This book offers a comprehensive and multifaceted examination of global trends and national strategies, with a particular emphasis on internationalization within India s higher education sector. Unlike traditional comparative studies, this book presents a practical, policy-oriented approach that integrates perspectives on student and faculty mobility, collaborative research, and digital learning. It emphasizes the implementation of India s National Education Policy 2020 and strategic initiatives, such as GIAN and SWAYAM. It also explores the role of international collaborations, such as ECCTIS in the UK, and UNESCO s Global Convention. With contributions from leading experts in India, the United States, and the United Kingdom, this book presents innovative approaches and forward-thinking solutions to promote inclusive and transformative internationalization strategies. It equips academicians, researchers, policymakers, and university administrators with practical strategies to navigate the evolving landscape of international higher education.

Autorentext

Pradeep Kumar Misra is the director of the Centre for Policy Research in Higher Education (CPRHE) at the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), New Delhi, India. Renowned for his contributions to higher education, teacher education, and educational technology, Prof. Misra s work has garnered global recognition through numerous prestigious international research scholarships. With a prolific portfolio of publications, both national and international, he has significantly influenced the educational landscape. His recently authored books, Teaching Competencies for 21st Century Teachers: Practical Approaches to Learning (Routledge, 2024) and Learning and Teaching for Teachers (Springer, 2021), are acclaimed for their practical insights and global relevance. Prof. Misra s extensive experience spans across continents and cultures, enriching his perspective on the internationalization of higher education. His current contribution to this book encapsulates his vast expertise, offering valuable insights into the global education arena.

Nilanjana Moitra has been an assistant professor at the Centre for Policy Research in Higher Education (CPRHE), National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), New Delhi, India. With a distinguished career as a Development Professional for the Government of India and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Dr. Moitra brings a wealth of experience to her academic role. She has actively participated in and organized national and international conferences and has a strong publication record with esteemed publishers. Her area of research has been global and local knowledge systems for sustainable change, which she explores in this edition through the lens of internationalization.

Inhalt

Chapter 1 Introduction.- Part 1 Globalization versus IHE-Digital and Distance Learning Modes, Student Mobility, Faculty Exchange and Commercial Establishments.- Chapter 2 Internationalization of Higher Education Services: Trends, Challenges and Prospects.- Chapter 3 Understanding Internationalisation through the Notion of an International(- ised) Student.- Chapter 4 Walking the Tight-Rope of Harmonization: Contextualizing UNESCO s Global Convention on Recognition of Qualifications.- Part 2 Curricular Reforms, Credit Transfer and Global Convention on Qualifications for Internationalization at Home and Abroad.- Chapter 5 Strengthening Transnational Learning in a Volatile and Uncertain World: Sustainable Local and Global Communities.- Chapter 6 Stakeholders' Perspectives on Internationalization of Higher Education in India: Narratives from Gujarat.- Part 3 Labour Market and Factors Affecting the Global Flow of Tertiary Level Students.- Chapter 7 Conceptualising Internationalisation for Connecting Higher Education to the Global Labour Market.- Part 4 Assessment of Quality, Accreditation and Regulations for IHE.- Chapter 8 Internationalization of Indian Higher Education: Revisiting the Policies Initiatives.- Chapter 9 Recognition of TNE Qualifications: Challenges and Opportunities.- Chapter 10 Quality Global Education (and its proxies).- Part 5 Financing, Affordability and Equity Concerns in IHE.- Chapter 11 Affordability and Financial Challenges in the Internationalisation of Higher Education.- Chapter 12. Internationalisation of Higher Education: Concerns on Financing, Affordability and Equity.