Universities in Arab Countries: An Urgent Need for Change - Underpinning the Transition to a Peaceful and Prosperous Future (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)

This book provides an overview of the current state of universities in the Arab world, and how they have the potential to transform society to raise the quality of life and stimulate wealth. The main themes progress from general to the specific. Each chapter providing an overview followed by factual analysis and options for the way forward. All of the major challenges facing universities in general are addressed with reference to issues of particular importance in the Arab Region. The challenges faced include: the need to accommodate a social model of life-long learning; the desire for institutional autonomy while interacting with governments; the availability of open-access online courses and distance learning. Arab universities are diverse, ranging from those entirely state-controlled and funded, to wholly independent private universities. The quality of governmental oversight is also variable, and some institutions are clearly unworthy of the appellation 'university'. The book comprises of 20 chapters authored by senior academics with a wide international experience and a commitment to assisting the improvement of Arab higher educational and research communities.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Release date:	June 2018
First published:	2018
Editors-in-chief:	Adnan Badran
Editors:	Elias Baydoun • John R. Hillman
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	317
Edition:	1st ed. 2018
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-73110-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Organization & management of education > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Higher & further education > General
LSN:	3-319-73110-6
Barcode:	9783319731100

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