Collaborating partnerships: A project-based legitimizing strategy amongst east african e-learning providers
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2017
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IGI Global
Abstract
This chapter examines the phenomenon of e-learning in East Africa. The classic grounded theory methodology was used to carry out the study. Through multiple encounters with 24 e-learning providers, the investigation revealed legitimizing of e-learning projects to be a significant issue for these providers. Developing collaborating partnerships was a key strategy used by the providers to legitimize e-learning projects. The study identified two types of collaborating partnerships: Asymmetrical and Reciprocal. These findings are positioned within literature to highlight the contribution that this paper makes to the discourse on e-learning projects in developing countries.
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A book chapter published by IGI Global in the Book of Information Technology Integration for Socio-Economic Development pp 32-51
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Collaborative partnerships, Project-based strategy, Legitimization, East African e-learning
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