Challenges and Reforms in Gulf Higher Education: Confronting the COVID-19 Pandemic and Assessing Future Implications

The edited volume explores the educational reforms and challenges in higher education in the Gulf countries during the COVID-19 pandemic, featuring contributions from around the world. It addresses key challenges such as online learning, job-related stress, and institutional risk management, making recommendations for reform and discussing the wider socio-cultural and political landscape.

Format: Hardback
Length: 220 pages
Publication date: 22 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This edited volume delves into the educational reforms and challenges faced by higher education institutions in the Gulf countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. With a truly global spread of contributors and perspectives, the book explores the diverse ramifications of the pandemic on higher education, spanning from experience-based and practice-linked research to qualitative analysis and case study findings. It specifically addresses key challenges such as the transition to online and distance learning, the impact of job-related stress on students and faculty, and the preparedness of institutional risk management.

Drawing from a rich tapestry of qualitative research, autoethnographic accounts, and comprehensive case study findings, the book offers valuable recommendations for reform implementation within higher education. It also sheds light on the broader socio-cultural and political landscape left by the pandemic in the Gulf region.

The book is of immense interest to scholars, researchers, and academics in the fields of higher education, international and comparative education, and leadership strategy, particularly those with a focus on educational technology, education policy, and middle-eastern studies. Its insights and analysis provide valuable perspectives on the evolving landscape of higher education in the region and offer valuable insights for policymakers, educators, and stakeholders alike.

Weight: 610g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032588223