Education - Higher

""This book examines the challenges, issues, risks, opportunities, and benefits of obtaining a borderless online degree"--Provided by publisher"--Author: Robert P. HoganISBN-10: 179980030XISBN-13: 9781799800309Publisher: Information Science ReferenceLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/05/2019Pages: 288Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.11lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.60d

The Myth of Development boldly states that the benefits of development, so long promised over the past sixty years, have not come about for most people. Nor are they going to.State-driven and market-led development models have both failed. Many countries, and their cities in...

For more than a thousand years, people of African descent have played a significant and far-ranging role in Britain's history, from the African soldiers on Hadrian's Wall to the black British intellectuals who made London a hub of pan-African and radical ideas. But while...

This now classic work examines the contrasting ways in which the Mau Mau struggle for land and independence in Kenya was mirrored, and usually distorted, by successive generations of English and white Kenyan authors, as well as by indigenous Kenyan novelists. Against the turbulent...

Spanning more than two thousand years of African history, from the African Iron Age to the collapse of colonialism and the beginnings of independence, Hosea Jaffe's magisterial work remains one of the few to do full justice to the continent's complex and diverse past.The...

China is transforming Africa's information space. It is assisting African broadcasters with extensive loans, training and exchange programs and has set up its own media operations on the continent in the form of CCTV Africa. In the telecommunications sector, China is helping African governments...

Accessibility of Digital Higher Education in the Global South, authored by Pfano Mashau and Tshililo Farisani from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, is an academic book that examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on higher education in Africa. The book aims to...

New Perspectives in Teaching and Learning With ICTs in Global Higher Education Systems addresses the challenges faced by higher education systems worldwide in adapting to new technologies and incorporating them into teaching and learning methodologies. The book offers solutions for educators and students by...

Transition and change are part of everyone's life. In the context of higher education, there are multiple points where students will undergo transition. This includes the move from secondary and further education or elsewhere into higher education, where students move from school or college...

Most people recognize the importance of inclusive education and hope to promote it everywhere at all levels and situations in education. However, the road to realizing this ideal is by no means a smooth one; due to this, further study is required. Building Inclusive...

Drawing from institutional research, this book advocates for the ongoing importance of HBCUs and shows how their curriculum, programming, and self-understanding all point to education as a strategy for enhancing the whole person.Over the years, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have played a...

The legacy of exclusion within higher education shapes current perceptions and practices in academia; it is also the essential lens through which to view the present reactionary climate against efforts supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in higher education and elsewhere. For centuries, access...

Through the examples of those who have successfully managed crises, this book provides expert insights and guidance on preparedness, assigning roles and responsibilities, and planning for contingencies ahead of time so that, in the moment, when there is pressure for immediate response that will...

The number of staff members serving American higher education institutions has more than doubled in the past twenty years, as occupations in technology, development, government relations, and even athletic administration have grown as never before in the history of the academy. As the number,...

Instructors at universities face many of the same concerns. They have to prepare and organize their courses, teach those courses and provide assignments, assess the learning of the students, and then evaluate the effectiveness of their teaching style. Even though these experiences are common,...

Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning in Higher Education provides a resource for researchers and practitioners in the area of computer-supported collaborative learning (also known as CSCL); particularly those working within a tertiary education environment. It includes articles of relevance to those interested in both theory and...

"This book examines the implementation of quality management systems in research, teaching, learning, administrative processes, and other facets of higher education"--Author: Michael SonyISBN-10: 1522598308ISBN-13: 9781522598305Publisher: Information Science ReferenceLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/17/2019Pages: 492Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.49lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.99d

"This book examines cheating-related factors across a range of institutions including prestigious private colleges and large state universities. Cross-cultural studies of cheating may also prove useful in identifying broader societal forces underlying such behavior(s)"--Author: Donna M. VelliarisISBN-10: 1522593950ISBN-13: 9781522593959Publisher: Information Science ReferenceLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/25/2019Pages:...

"This book examines the purpose, construct, and implementation of digital learning and teaching transformations in higher education. It focuses on transformational cases in terms of the TPACK construct in addition to digital agentive transformation across levels of use"--Author: Rebecca J. BlankenshipISBN-10: 1522593322ISBN-13: 9781522593324Publisher: Information...

"This book offers comprehensive information and guidance with regards to quality training in institutions of higher learning. It examines methods and approaches for acquiring and maintaining quality education"--Author: Joseph Muthiani MalechwanziISBN-10: 1522592512ISBN-13: 9781522592518Publisher: Information Science ReferenceLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/23/2019Pages: 204Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.00w...

A main staple of today's world that has played a key role in the development of society is education and institutions of higher learning. An ongoing concern, however, has been the lack of access and resources to superior teaching in developing areas of the...

In an increasingly complex, competitive, and global world, organizations require highly skilled professionals who have the capacity to proactively answer challenges. Thus, educational institutions must update the curricula of their courses to better contribute to the training and development of professionals in order to...

While research into intercultural teaching has grown exponentially during the past two decades, the research has primarily resorted to the use of quantitative data collection instruments and the interpretation of scores calculated through them. As such, studies in the field can seem somewhat decontextualized,...

"This book examines the admission processes and explores the opportunities and challenges involved in student recruitment in business schools across all the programs: undergraduate, graduate, executive, and part-time"--Author: Shalini KaliaISBN-10: 1522590749ISBN-13: 9781522590743Publisher: Business Science ReferenceLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/25/2019Pages: 376Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.92lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x...

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is introducing automation technology into all major disciplines, including business, engineering, and education. Higher education institutions need to incorporate this digital transformation in order to remain competitive. Redesigning Higher Education Initiatives for Industry 4.0 is an essential reference source that...

Community colleges in America have evolved a great deal from the establishment of the first community college in Chicago 117 years ago. The idea of American community colleges serves as a catalyst for connective solutions between industry, college, and the community on a global...

Gender and diversity are crucial areas that require more attention in multiple academic settings. As more women progress into leadership positions in academia, it becomes necessary to develop solutions geared specifically toward success for females in such environments. Navigating Micro-Aggressions Toward Women in Higher...

Today, globalization highlights the importance of cultural diversity within countries, communities, and institutions while providing a better understanding of individuals and groups. By encouraging a focus on international perspectives in learning, teaching, and recruitment, educational institutions are able to adapt to a globalized society....

Higher learning has seen an increase in web-based distance education programs, which coincides with advancements made in educational technologies. As these programs are on the rise, it becomes increasingly more important to ensure that instructional designers are prepared to accommodate the needs of these...

Online and virtual education is continually integrated in university classrooms. While online learning provides a more cost-effective alternative for students, educators must also analyze the psychology of online learners and identify ways to support their growth and development in their respective instructional settings. Student-Centered...

As higher educational learning enters a new age, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are seeking innovative ways to establish strategies to compete with other academic institutions. As establishments that have played a pivotal role in transforming the landscape of higher education, HBCUs are...

Since the turn of the century, technology transfer and innovation has played an increasingly important role in government policy for reinvigorating and supporting a country's industry. This has been fueled by technology transfer from third parties such as universities, but due to the rapid...

Community colleges serve more students than any other institutional type in the United States, and internationalization is an inherent component of community colleges that advances student knowledge, facilitates student success, and serves the needs of local communities. As most community college students enroll in...

Because of the continued growth of online instruction, there is now a need to better understand every demographic of students in higher education. Achieving successful student-faculty engagement in distance learning is a growing challenge. Fostering Multiple Levels of Engagement in Higher Education Environments is...

Higher education today faces several challenges including soaring cost, rising student debt, declining state support, and a staggering dropout rate. Digital technology enables numerous paths to innovation and promising solutions to these crises in higher education. However, few efforts have been made to look...

In a shift from traditional teacher-centered (or lecture-focused) methods to learner-centered methods (shifting from an emphasis on "teaching" to "learning"), faculty are now expected to provide technology-enhanced platforms for learning and to foster 21st century skills such as teamwork, problem solving, critical thinking, and...

With the relevant use of internet technologies such as Web 2.0 tools, e-learning can be a way to teach students anywhere at any time. Quality internet connection and a mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet, offer students the capacities to grow along...

"This book examines project-based, social-situational instructional practices within community engagement as a method for educating adults. It also describes administrative structures for policy and decision-making responsibilities in higher education institutions"--Author: Gabriele I. E. StrohschenISBN-10: 1522585117ISBN-13: 9781522585114Publisher: Information Science ReferenceLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/29/2019Pages: 352Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.35lbsSize:...

Without a rich learning source that presents state-of-the-art pedagogy covering the key areas of contemporary practice, the industrial field may fall out of line with the current times. By reforming itself to embrace new norms such as social responsibility, deploying modern construction methods including...

Since the turn of the century, technology transfer and innovation has played an increasingly important role in government policy for reinvigorating and supporting a country's industry. This has been fueled by technology transfer from third parties such as universities, but due to the rapid...

Online and virtual education is continually integrated in university classrooms. While online learning provides a more cost-effective alternative for students, educators must also analyze the psychology of online learners and identify ways to support their growth and development in their respective instructional settings. Student-Centered...

Today, globalization highlights the importance of cultural diversity within countries, communities, and institutions while providing a better understanding of individuals and groups. By encouraging a focus on international perspectives in learning, teaching, and recruitment, educational institutions are able to adapt to a globalized society....

Academic research projects contribute to many advancements in modern life. Thus, the supervision of such works on the doctoral level is extremely important, and must constantly evolve in order to help disseminate the most accurate information available. Examining the Changing Role of Supervision in...

Quality management initiatives have benefited organizations in the corporate world for several years. With this success, these methodologies are now being implemented into other sectors, such as educational institutions. Ideological Function of Deming Theory in Higher Education: Emerging Research and Opportunities presents coverage on...

To maintain their status in the global marketplace, it is imperative for emerging economies to focus on the creation of high quality products in order to compete with organizations worldwide. To increase their economic momentum, it is necessary to utilize innovative and creative strategies...

Student retention, engagement, and success are some of the biggest challenges that administrators and university leaders face in higher education settings. As financial support and steep competition pose an issue to student acquisition and participation, especially within Historically Black Colleges and Universities, it becomes...

It has long been assumed that college admission should be a simple matter of sorting students according to merit, with the best heading off to the Ivy League and highly ranked liberal arts colleges and the rest falling naturally into their rightful places. Admission...

In one of the most rapid adoptions of an educational innovation in history, the rise of the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) has become a significant opportunity for millions of students from all over the world to receive quality education over the internet at...

As a resource guide for professionals, Champions in the Classroom offers a model and historical perspective for understanding the challenges faced by "student-athletes" while providing solutions and guidance to put the needed emphasis on "student."Author: Penny TurrentineISBN-10: 1475818203ISBN-13: 9781475818208Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Academics' International Teaching Journeys provides personal narratives of nine international social science academics in foreign countries as they adapt and develop their teaching. The team of international contributors provide an invaluable resource for other academics who may be exposed to similar situations and may...