| Handbook of Research on Challenges and Opportunities in Launching a Technology-Driven International University Contributor(s): Khosrow-Pour, D. B. a. Mehdi (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1522562559 ISBN-13: 9781522562559 Publisher: Information Science Reference OUR PRICE: $261.25 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Administration - General - Education | Higher - Education | Computers & Technology |
| Dewey: 371.33 |
| LCCN: 2018005650 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 8.5" W x 11" (2.93 lbs) 460 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The global digital economy continues to demand the need for educated and highly trained professionals, requiring higher learning institutions to provide accessible technology-driven experience to prepare future leaders effectively. However, there are challenges involved in creating a robust curriculum and recruiting top-notch faculty all over the world while also meeting the academic criteria to offer effective academic programs and degrees to students. The Handbook of Research on Challenges and Opportunities in Launching a Technology-Driven International University is a pivotal reference source that provides empirical and theoretical research focused on the effective construction of technology-driven higher learning international universities. While highlighting topics such as accelerated and innovative curriculum, recruitment of international faculty, on-campus development, and distance learning systems, this publication explores the financial and economic impacts of launching a university, and the methods of how to identify the appropriate locale for universities and/or branch campuses that will ideally complement the local interest of business sectors within the selected location. This book is ideally designed for entrepreneurs, practitioners, academicians, administrators, government officials, researchers, and consultants. |