Internationalising Higher Education and the Role of Virtual Exchange

This book explores Virtual Exchange (VE) as an innovative form of online intercultural learning and advocates for its integration into university internationalization policies and course curricula. It provides new research findings and demonstrates how VE can be used by educators and decision-makers. It also suggests how VE and blended mobility can be developed in future higher education initiatives.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 150 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Virtual Exchange (VE) emerges as a groundbreaking approach to online intercultural learning, delving into its diverse implementations across universities. Through comprehensive research, this volume advocates for the integration of VE into university internationalization policies and course curricula, recognizing its potential to enhance global education. Chapters offer not only fresh insights but also a comprehensive introduction and compelling argument for VE's adoption in university education. They showcase practical applications for both university decision-makers and educators, highlighting its transformative impact. While acknowledging limitations, this timely work proposes ways to further develop VE and blended mobility in future higher education initiatives.

This book appeals to a wide range of stakeholders, including researchers, academics, scholars, and students engaged in Open & Distance Education and eLearning, approaches to internationalization in education, and the broader study of higher education. Those passionate about innovative teaching and learning methods, as well as educational research, will find immense value in this comprehensive volume.

Weight: 303g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032419213