As more countries move towards mass or even universal systems of higher education, institutions other than traditional universities have an increasingly important part to play in its provision. A contested landscape explores these processes of change, reflecting on the shifting role of these institutions and their distinctive traditions, in countries throughout the world. The book contains chapters from experts commenting often critically on the systems emerging in England, the United States, Canada, Australia, Germany, ...
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As more countries move towards mass or even universal systems of higher education, institutions other than traditional universities have an increasingly important part to play in its provision. A contested landscape explores these processes of change, reflecting on the shifting role of these institutions and their distinctive traditions, in countries throughout the world. The book contains chapters from experts commenting often critically on the systems emerging in England, the United States, Canada, Australia, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, and Scotland. Each offers valuable insight into the contribution of institutions from the traditional vocational education and training sectors to the new higher education, and explores the developing links between short-cycle higher education and degree level courses. This collection will be of key importance to those interested in the development of systems of post-compulsory education and training. A contested landscape not only offe
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Publisher:
National Institute of Adult Continuing Education
Published:
2005
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17596986669
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Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 500grams, ISBN: 9781862012332.