Cross-Cultural Online Learning in Higher Education and Corporate Training

Dr. Sagini “Jared” Keengwe is a teacher educator affiliated with the College of Education and Human Development at the University of North Dakota, USA. His research is grounded on the constructivist pedagogy and the actual integration of educational technology tools and applications into teaching and learning to enhance active and meaningful student learning. Dr. Keengwe serves on the editorial review board of numerous national/international refereed journals and has authored or co-authored more than 70 peer-reviewed publications in scholarly book chapters and refereed journal articles. He is the co-editor of eight scholarly reference volumes: Cross-Cultural Online Learning in Higher Education and Corporate Training (2014); Promoting Active Learning through the Flipped Classroom Model (2014); Cross-Cultural Considerations in the Education of Young Immigrant Learners (2014); Literacy Enrichment and Technology Integration in Pre-Service Teacher Education (2014); Virtual Mentoring for Teachers: Online Professional Development Practices (2013); and Adult Learning in the Digital Age: Perspectives on Online Technologies and Outcomes (2010). He is also the editor of two scholarly books that were simultaneously released in February 2013: Pedagogical Applications and Social Effects of Mobile Technology Integration and Research Perspectives and Best Practices in Educational Technology Integration. Dr. Gary Schnellert is a Full Professor of Educational Leadership in charge of doctoral cohorts at the University of North Dakota, USA. Dr. Schnellert received his Ph.D. from Iowa State University. Prior to working in higher education, he served for fourteen years in public school administration as a superintendent and principal and assistant principal in Canada, The Caribbean and Iowa. Dr. Schnellert specialises in Career and Technical Education and Educational Leadership. His research interests, writing and publications focus on the functions of emerging technologies in higher education and other educational settings, International Education, Industrial Technology and Educational reforms. He assists school districts with curriculum renewal, facilities planning and administrative searches. He continues to advise and mentor students seeking for full licensure in various states. Dr. Kenneth Kungu is a faculty member at the College of Business, Tennessee State University. Dr. Kungu obtained his Doctorate in Human Resource and Leadership Development from Louisiana State University. He teaches courses in Human Resource Management, Organization Behavior and Leadership. His research interests include self-directed learning, career development, cross-cultural HR practises and employee health and wellness.