Title: UNESCO-supported e-learning association launched in Middle East
Source: UNESCO
Date (published): 24/02/2010
Date (accessed): 01/03/201
Type of information: press release
Language: English
On-line access: yes (HTML)
Abstract:
The Middle East e-Learning Association (MEEA), established for the purpose of providing innovative open educational practices, was launched on 1 February. MEEA is supported by UNESCO, together with several other international organizations...
MEEA has an ambitious vision of achieving several activities in the region which include:
* networking and information sharing,
* strategy and policy development,
* establishment of special interest group,
* design and professional development programmes,
* establishment of awards to recognize excellence in various practices of e-learning,
* research and dissemination of research outcomes through publishing reports, newsletters, articles in journals and profession magazines and other means.