The book analyses various challenges emanating from privatization, globalization and public financial crunch to understand the future directions of higher education in India. The book presents a careful understanding of structure, finance and governance of higher education and advocates a new way to look at increasing the capability of students to secure their future. Attention has also been drawn to the inequalities prevailing in the system of higher education and pursuing inclusive approach so as to have sufficient employment opportunities for students in the labour market. The book is divided into three parts. Part 1 deals with the future in terms of university structure and functions, Part 2 deals with the future of financing higher education and Part 3 deals with capabilities required by teachers for the future of universities. It is an interesting collection of various themes in different chapters which are authored by serious researchers. All policy makers, university administrators and teachers and researchers of higher education interested in governance, financing, teaching as well as research in the area of higher education will find the contents of the book relevant. The book will benefit in understanding the challenges of higher education and help remodel the future of higher education in India.

The book analyses various challenges emanating from privatization, globalization and public financial crunch to understand the future directions of higher education in India. The book presents a careful understanding of structure, finance and governance of higher education and advocates a new way to look at increasing the capability of students to secure their future. Attention has also been drawn to the inequalities prevailing in the system of higher education and pursuing inclusive approach so as to have sufficient employment opportunities for students in the labour market. The book is divided into three parts. Part 1 deals with the future in terms of university structure and functions, Part 2 deals with the future of financing higher education and Part 3 deals with capabilities required by teachers for the future of universities. It is an interesting collection of various themes in different chapters which are authored by serious researchers. All policy makers, university administrators and teachers and researchers of higher education interested in governance, financing, teaching as well as research in the area of higher education will find the contents of the book relevant. The book will benefit in understanding the challenges of higher education and help remodel the future of higher education in India.

At a time of social, political, and economic shifts across the world, India is faced with the pivotal challenge of addressing the state of its universities. In a region that was home to the leading higher learning institutions during ancient times, the descent in the quality of higher education offered by modern India’s universities is yet to create the desired impact. To be effective, universities will need to create institutional ecosystems that are reflective of the complex and interconnected worlds their graduates will live in. India’s extraordinary demographic profile creates a compelling need for its universities to reimagine their roles. The contributors in this volume argue for fundamental reforms to bring about a renewed sense of purpose. The chapters are authored by leading scholars in the fields of law, management, educational theory, liberal arts, international relations, and science and technology, and reflect the multiple approaches necessary to address the most difficult challenges in our times. The volume provides international and comparative perspectives on higher education, and will be immensely useful in highlighting issues being faced by Indian universities.

This book explores the cost and impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on Higher Education in India and provide expert forecasts on the future of higher education in this region. This edited book will provide a critical reflection on the sectoral impact, opportunities and challenges for higher education in post-pandemic India. This book will serve as an opportunity for faculty, researchers and practitioners of education to reconsider and reimagine the governance, financing and management of institutions of higher education in India.

With one of the youngest population in the world, India is considered a world leader of the next generation. There are many industries in which India is at the forefront including Information Technology, Media, IT enabled services, Outsourcing, Telecommunication et al. But is the Indian education system ready to fuel the next wave of global leaders by providing them the right knowledge, adequate infrastructure and exemplary skills required to succeed? In this ground-breaking book, Dr. Venkata Rao Edara, a global champion in education aims to decode the India Higher Education system and offer an in-depth overview of the sector. In this book you will see Dr. Edara masterly analysing everything from the general setup of the education sector in India and the trends being witnessed in the industry, to the potential of India becoming a higher education powerhouse. His research on the higher education sector in various countries such as USA, China, Russia, South Korea & South Africa and its further comparison with India makes this book aptly positioned to lead the much required positive change which this sector needs. An educationist for 24 years, Dr. Edara displays rare insight and professional prowess while dealing with the issues plaguing the current education sector in the country and provides a skilful understanding of the way forward. This book is a must read for students, academicians, policy makers and professionals looking to make a mark in the education sector.

Higher education is vital to India's future, creating democratic citizens and a modern economy, building communities and cities and conducting research the country needs to continue its advance. Yet, with two thirds of people of India living in rural areas and urban incomes below the world average, in a culturally diverse country, the tragic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and profound problems of regional, social and gender inequalities, higher education faces many challenges. This book brings together experts and emerging researchers from India and the UK to discuss these issues and to explore positive solutions. The team shine the spotlight on financing and funding, governance and regulation, sector organisation and institutional classification, equity and social inclusion, the large and poorly regulated private sector, Union-State relations in higher education, student political activism, and internationalisation.

‘A Vision for Higher Education Reform’ an e-book published by Centre for Public Policy Research is a compilation of articles and opinion pieces authored by CPPR research team led by Dr D Dhanuraj. The articles are intended for studying the various challenges affecting the education system – both school and higher education- in India, with a focus on the state of Kerala, and suggesting policy alternatives to tackle them. It probes the real problems of the Indian education system and guides us towards a future model for the system, articulating an ambitious vision for higher education reform.

The novel corona virus has changed the world in a very short time span. Almost all the sectors of the economy have been disrupted very badly. The Indian higher education sector has also been affected by the closure of the country. It's approximately seven months of the closure of the institution and still, the reopening of the institute in complete physical mode is not certain. The closure may affect supply of knowledgeable pass out graduates to support the other sector of the economy and ultimately hamper the nation-building process in the long run. Therefore, an effort has been made to suggest the strategic direction for the reestablishment of the Indian higher education processes in the post-COVID-19 outbreak. At first, the traditional method to accomplish higher education processes is presented. Thereafter, all possible ways that may be adopted by institutions to accomplish the Indian higher education are explored. The new suggested alternate method has few challenges too, which are also highlighted in one chapter of the book. Further, quality of online education is measured by conducting survey and findings are included in one of the chapter of the book. After that policy to govern the online education is suggested. Thereafter the preparedness to maintain the higher education process in the post-COIVD-19 pandemic is incorporated. Few strategies are also formulated based on the SWOT analysis of Indian higher education in regards to COVID-19 and presented in a separate chapter. At the end, a conceptual model is proposed to demonstrate the future of higher education. The book will provide strategic direction to the stakeholders of education sectors especially the Indian higher education sector to continue the education process in post COVID-19 outbreak and also be benefited with the e-revolution which has come in Indian higher education with COVID-19.

This book presents insights into the current state of higher education, emerging pedagogies and innovative technology-driven learning techniques in research and teaching. Focussing specifically on the higher education models in India and Australia, the volume explores concerns and policy interventions that will help promote research capability and culture. Globalisation, rise of information technology and the massification of education has shifted the foundations of higher education and universities in the world. This volume examines the best support structures that will allow educators to face the challenge of the increasingly diverse community of learners and teachers entering higher education; their varied levels of aspirations and expectations; the influence of technology in pedagogical practices; and the shrinking funds for teaching and research. By using case studies from India and Australia the book also looks at the benefits of cross-cultural collaborations in research and education. Comprehensive and resourceful, this volume will be useful for academics and scholars of education, higher education and research, sociology, public policy, development studies and for NGOs and think tanks working in these areas.