Discourses of Globalisation and Higher Education Reforms: Emerging Paradigms

This book explores higher education reforms and policy shifts globally, critiquing neo-liberal ideologies and examining the impact of state-higher education relationships on trends. It employs diverse comparative education paradigms to analyze globalization, ideology, and reforms, evaluating their effects on education policy and pedagogy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 215 pages
Publication date: 16 March 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into some of the significant higher education reforms and policy shifts occurring globally, particularly in the context of recent developments in quality and standards-driven education and policy research. It critically examines the neo-liberal ideological underpinnings of current higher education and policy reforms, highlighting their impact on current trends in higher education reform. The book employs diverse comparative education paradigms, ranging from critical theory to historical-comparative research, to explore the themes of globalization, ideology, and higher education reforms. It examines both the motivations and outcomes of these reforms and policy changes, drawing from a wide range of international case studies.

In order to provide a more holistic understanding of the complex relationship between globalization, comparative education research, and higher education reforms, the book analyzes and evaluates the policy shifts in methodological approaches to globalization and higher education reforms. It assesses the impact of these shifts on education policy and pedagogy, contributing to a richer and more nuanced understanding of the field.

Overall, this book is a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and educators interested in exploring the dynamics of global higher education reforms and their implications for education policy and practice. It offers a scholarly and comprehensive analysis of the complex interplay between globalization, comparative education research, and higher education reforms, providing valuable insights into the future of education in an increasingly interconnected world.

Weight: 535g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030831356
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022