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Universities of the future: several perspectives on the future of higher education

, , and . International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, (2018)

Abstract

This editorial article presents five contributions that constitute the special thematic issue under the series entitled Universities of the future: educational and organizational challenges and possibilities. After a brief introduction, the five articles comprising the monographic are summarized in detail highlighting the topics and concerns they address. The theoretical approaches of each article are analyzed and their unique contributions to the volume are specified in relation to the call for papers. Topics addressed in the papers range from issues on faculty perspectives on MOOC design, a critique of MOOCs’ assessment methods, leadership for technology enhanced learning, new approaches to teaching and learning, strategies to design and facilitate faculty professional development, and a study on the development of online and distance learning in North America. In light of the articles presented, sections three to five spell out additional overarching topics, concerns, and areas to move forward the conversation about the future of the university from three distinct points of view. Specifically, the editors of this volume examine issues regarding the role of technologies and the Internet in the future of higher education, the ecological university stemming from hybridity and value-sensitive design, the potential for accessibility and equity in higher education, and new and innovative pedagogical models.

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