| Description |
1 online resource : illustrations, portraits |
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text file PDF 1.95MB |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Note |
"Christina Chow, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia & Clement Leung, United International College, China and Victoria University, Australia" --Title page. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
Universities are facing unprecedented challenges in the 21st century. The international landscape of higher education is undergoing profound changes. These ancient institutions which represent the ultimate manifestation of human civilization are now confronted with dramatic changes as a result of globalisation, the knowledge economy and rapid technological advances. The traditional role of the university is forced to transform to meet these new expectations and challenges. This book provides an impartial insight into the challenges faced by higher education in the 21st century. It also suggests possible paths which universities might take to survive. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Education, Higher -- History -- 21st century.
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Education, Higher. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
21st century |
| Subject |
Education, Higher -- Economic aspects.
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Education, Higher -- Economic aspects. |
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Education, Higher -- Effect of technological innovations on.
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Education, Higher -- Effect of technological innovations on. |
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Educational change.
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Educational change. |
| Chronological Term |
2000-2099 |
| Indexed Term |
Australian |
| Genre/Form |
History.
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Leung, Clement, author.
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| ISBN |
9781681082110 (electronic book) |
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168108211X (electronic book) |
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9781681082127 |
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