Higher education (HE) in India has seen an exponential growth phase over the last two decades. Challenges of meeting expansion demands along with goals of equity and quality have underpinned discussions on educational reforms as well. The dynamics of market-supported increased access have compromised on goals of equity, whereas the role of…

Dating back to 1998, researchers established that adults learn differently than younger, recent high school graduates. Even with decades of research on the topic, approximately 39 million American adults have attended college but left school without obtaining a degree. The research questions addressed the purpose of this qualitative exploratory…

This essay addresses the transformation of Korean higher education (HE) that has occurred since COVID-19, with a focus on the digitization of teaching and learning. Digitization has impacted both remote and traditional universities and colleges. While remote higher education institutions (HEIs) have been quick responding to the changed situation,…

The unpredictability of the 21st century presents a challenge for higher education institutions, requiring them to develop the capacity to navigate an increasingly unpredictable environment. This study aimed to examine how faculty, administrators, and leaders at a four-year, public, fully online university in the United States start to embed…

The COVID-19 pandemic has had substantial impacts on all types of higher education institutions. The common thought is that the shift to online would be a benefit to existing online education providers. This paper examines the market as a whole, as well as the performance of publicly-traded online higher education providers against the market…

The problem addressed in this study was the absence of a measure of cultural competence among faculty in online higher education institutions (HEIs), which could result in suboptimal endorsement of diversity initiatives. The use of the Cultural Competence Inventory -- Preservice Teachers (CCI)) and the Diversity Endorsement Measure (DEM) to…

This paper examines the evolving landscape of higher education publications, focusing on the emergence of new models that are reshaping scholarly discourse and dissemination. Through a comprehensive review of literature, we analyze the trends, challenges, and opportunities presented by these new models. Our exploration encompasses diverse…

The School of Education of one fully online university that primarily grants graduate degrees employs a coaching and mentoring model for faculty support and development that is built upon the values of collaborative learning, growth mindset, and reflective practice. The purpose of this research was to better understand how and to what extent this…

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the digitalization of the majority of universities, prior to which they were largely operating using face-to-face modes of learning. Increased competition in the digital environment places universities under greater pressure to offer an innovative learning experience. The purpose of this paper is to understand the…

Studying higher education in 2020 has confirmed the difficulty of foresight analysis and need for courageous redesign of education fundamentals. This paper discusses the shift made by Tsinghua University into full online provision and considers broader implications for higher education. It articulates the emergence of global online higher…

This book proposes a philosophical exploration of the educational role that media plays in university study practices, with a focus on the practices of lecturing and academic writing. Are the media employed in university study practices mere accessories, or rather constitutive of these practices? While this seems to be a purely theoretical…

The emergence of remote and for-profit universities has provided increased opportunities for adult learners to obtain higher education degrees in a technologically-dependent teaching-learning environment. During the pandemic, for-profit online learning institutions experienced increases in enrollment while face-to-face institutions experienced a…

Massive open online Courses, or MOOCs, are online courses that allow participants free access and unrestricted participation in any course at any time and place. With distinguished features of teaching, such as lectures, videos, and reading materials, MOOCs also provide a platform for lifelong learning. Today, MOOCs are one of the new educational…

It is widely recognised that the development of higher order thinking skills is a fundamental goal of higher education. There are a variety of online tools that assist the development of student higher order thinking. In this paper, a process of scaffolding for the writing of higher-order questions enabled through peer learning activities is…

Higher education today is no longer what it once was. Once upon a time, students only had the option to attend classes in person. The first shift from this format happened when students began taking classes through correspondence, where materials were physically mailed out. Later, as technology increased, a new format led to students being able to…