Digital Transformation and Disruption of Higher Education

This book examines higher education's digital transformation and potential disruption from a holistic perspective, exploring case studies, impacts, risks, and future possibilities. Contributors from diverse countries offer insights into academia's digital evolution, instructional formats, and integration of skills for future jobs.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 23 June 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate realm of higher education's digital transformation, exploring its potential disruptions from a holistic perspective. It offers a balanced and critical account, drawing upon a diverse range of interdisciplinary viewpoints. The book examines case studies on educational and emerging technologies, their profound impact, the looming risks associated with digitalization in higher education, and also provides a sneak peek into the future of this rapidly evolving field. Researchers and practitioners from countries such as New Zealand, Russia, Eswatini, India, and the USA have come together to share their expertise and insights, contributing to the richness of this work. The contributors analyze academia's digitalization across various themes, including the sector's overall digital (r)evolution. They explore the shift from Massive Open Online Courses to Small Private Online Courses and delve into the realm of artificial intelligence. Furthermore, this book provides valuable analysis on how skills, competencies, and social networks required by future jobs and job markets can be seamlessly integrated into higher education. By examining these critical aspects, the book offers valuable insights for policymakers, educators, and stakeholders in the field, equipping them with the tools necessary to navigate the complexities of the digital era and ensure the continued success of higher education.

ISBN-13: 9781108969062