1st Edition
Internationalising Higher Education and the Role of Virtual Exchange
1. Introduction. 2. Definitions and origins of Virtual Exchange. 3. University internationalisation and developing global citizenship. 4. An overview of approaches to Virtual Exchange. 5. Impact and learning outcomes of Virtual Exchange. 6. Towards an effective methodology of Virtual Exchange. 7. The role of international offices in Virtual Exchange. 8. Looking to the future of Virtual Exchange in university education.
Biography
Robert O'Dowd is Associate Professor in the Department of Modern Languages at the University of León, Spain.
"Robert O'Dwod is one of the pioneer advocates and scholars of virtual exchange. In this book he provides a valuable introduction and overview of the important role of virtual exchange in the internationalisation of higher education."
Hans de Wit, Distinguished Fellow and Professor Emeritus, Boston College Center for International Higher Education
"This incredibly accessible and well-researched volume provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of virtual exchange and its possible applications as a form of internationalisation at home. It targets a wide range of stakeholders including teachers, international relations staff and educational decision makers and will no doubt be an invaluable resource."
Francesca Helm, University of Padova, Italy
