Globalisation and internationalisation in higher education
Subtitle: theoretical, strategic and management perspectives
By: Felix Maringe and Nick Foskett, [editors].
Contributors: Foskett, Nicholas, 1955-; Maringe, Felix.
Publisher: Continuum International Pub. Group
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 324
ISBN-13: 9781441132772
Subjects: Education, Higher -- International cooperation; Transnational education; Education and globalization
Description: "Universities all over the world are increasingly recognising the challenges of globalization and the pressures towards internationalization. This collection draws together a wealth of international experience to explore the emerging patterns of strategy and practice in internationalizing Higher Education. Questions considered include: * How is the concept of globalization in the context of higher education understood by those who lead universities across the world? * What new challenges are being created as universities seek to become more international? * Which forms of leadership are needed and will be needed in the future in these transforming institutions and how are they going about preparing for and achieving this?."-- Provided by publisher.