Collaborative Online International Learning: Case studies of HEIs in Sultanate of Oman, UK, and Ghana

¹ Centre for Postgraduate Studies, Middle East College, Sultanate of Oman
² School of Computing, Electronics and Mathematics, Coventry University, UK
³ Department of Accounting, Banking and Finance, Ghana Communication Technology University, Ghana

smitha@mec.edu.om
aa7863@coventry.ac.uk
ac1491@coventry.ac.uk
gamoakohene@gctu.edu.gh

Abstract

Online International Learning (OIL) facilitates bringing together students virtually from various Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) located at different countries. The framework adopted for Collaborative OIL implementation involved academic staff members and students from Middle East College (MEC), Sultanate of Oman, Coventry University (CU), UK and Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU), Ghana, in solving a particular problem or a set of tasks based on the Internationalized Learning Outcomes over an online platform, in a collaborative manner. The whole experience provides students and academic staff members a new perspective of interaction, experience and learning in Higher Education with a global impact. Collaborative OIL (COIL) was executed as a driving force towards Internationalization strategy at the participating HEIs. Students expressed their satisfaction and mentioned in the feedback that the activities benefit them to improve digital competences, intercultural experiences, and collaborative skills that would help them succeed in their future career prospects.