"A landmark in the analysis of international developments in e-learning. Required reading for anyone embarking on serious international collaboration in this field." -- Peter Goodyear, Professor of Education, University of Sydney

"This pioneering case study of an ambitious project of collaboration between major universities in China and Britain allows readers to explore multiple dimensions of the important new arena of e-learning, and to see them through contrasting cultural lense

"This book is timely and important for universities as they increasingly recognise the value of collaboration with Chinese higher education. It provides information, insights, experience, and analysis. By bringing both British and Chinese scholars' own wo

"This book provides a timely contribution to understanding current practice and future potential of partnerships in higher education in China. It will appeal to both practitioners and policy makers alike as it provides a unique perspective on specific cas

Helen Spencer-Oatey is Director of the Centre for English Language Teacher Education at the University of Warwick, and the UK manager of the eChina-UK Programme (http//www.echinauk.org/). Her main research interests are in the interrelationships between language, culture and rapport management. She has published widely in the area of rapport management and intercultural interaction.