consequences, policy responses and changing governance /
Alfred M. Wu, John N. Hawkins, editors.
Singapore :
Springer,
[2018]
1 online resource
Higher education in Asia: Quality, excellence and governance
Intro; Preface; Contents; 1 The Many Faces of Asia Pacific Higher Education in the Era of Massification; Conclusion; References; 2 Massification of Higher Education in China: Problems and Solutions; Introduction; Development of Massification of Higher Education in China; Predicaments of Higher Education in China; Government Funding Rate; Development of Higher Education Among Regions; Fairness Issue in College Entrance Examination; Educational Quality; Types of Universities; Solutions to the Problems of Massified Higher Education in China.
6 The Emerging Face of Higher Education: An Analysis of the Malaysian ContextIntroduction; Higher Education in Malaysia: The Challenges; Explosive Growth in Higher Education in Asia Over the Past Two Decades; Conclusion; References; 7 Institutional Differentiation in the Era of Massification: The Case of Malaysia; The Forms of Differentiation; The Pros and Cons of Differentiation; Differentiation and Diversity in the Malaysian Higher Education System; Institutional Size; Form of Institutional Control; Range of Disciplines Offered; Degrees Awarded; Modes of Study; Institutional Diversity.
Contribution from the Private Sector and Increase in Government FundingIncreased Government Funding for the Poor Regions; Equity Against Effectiveness in the College Entrance Examination; Improving Educational Quality by Reform; Promoting the Development of Vocational Institutions; Conclusion; References; 3 Competition for Talent and Unequal Development of Higher Education: Evidence from Chang Jiang Scholars Programme; Competing for Global Talent; Overview of the Chang Jiang Scholars Programme; Achievements of the Programme; Unequal Developments of the Programme; Regional Inequality.
History of Higher Education in IndiaBrief Overview of the Educational Pipeline and Governing Structures in India; Governing Bodies; What Has Been the Impact of the New Government?; Key Issues as Highlighted in the 12th Five-Year Plan; International Endeavours; Reasons Why Massification Is Helpful in the Case of India; Every Coin Has Two Sides: What Is Wrong with Massification in India?; Will Technology Be the Saving Grace?; New Higher Education Models for India; Voices from the Ground; So Can a Conclusion Be Drawn-Are There Clear Indications as to How India Will Fare?; Appendix; References.
Inequality Across UniversitiesInequality Across Disciplines and Majors; Discussions and Conclusions; Unequal Development of the Programme; Inequality of Higher Education; References; 4 Changes and Challenges in the Rise of Mass Higher Education in Korea; Structure of the Korean Education System; Historical Development of Mass Higher Education in Korea; Challenges in the Rise of Mass Higher Education in Korea; Conclusion; References; 5 A Double-Edged Sword-Thoughts on the Massification of Higher Education in India; What Does Massification Look like in the Indian Context?
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This book addresses important questions and puzzles regarding the massification of higher education in Asia. It equips readers to critically evaluate and understand the consequences and challenges that massification entails, while also prompting policymakers and higher education administrators to tackle emerging issues related to the massification of higher education. Readers will gain a deeper, nuanced understanding of this trend, including its impacts and governance issues.