In many regions of the world, professionalisation in adult and continuing education is brought into the focus of educational policy and research. Various fields of practice are looking for scientifical and political support in raising the level of professionalism. While there are no simple lessons to be learned from other countries, a closer analysis of international experience may reveal common and diverging interests. It may also provide worthwhile insights into opportunities and risks surrounding professionalisation. This edited volume is intended to further stimulate international exchange, cross-country approaches and comparative research in this field. It includes contributions to the theoretical debate and to the development of (comparative) research as well as reports on research findings and development activities concerning the professionalisation of adult educators.

Die Studie fragt nach den Anlassen, Gestaltungsformen und Wirkungen innovativer Lehre an Hochschulen. UEber den Zugang einer erziehungswissenschaftlichen Lehr-Lern-Forschung nimmt sie die Perspektive von Lehrenden und Studierenden facherubergreifend in den Blick und verschrankt sie in einem Mixed-Methods-Design. Interviews, netzwerkanalytische Zugange und eine standardisierte Online-Befragung bilden eine umfassende Datengrundlage fur die Untersuchung. Die Ergebnisse erweitern die Perspektive im Diskurs uber die Qualitat und Innovation der Lehre an Hochschulen.