Equity Recovery: Higher Education in the Post-Pandemic Era explores the critical challenges and innovative strategies for achieving inclusivity in higher education following the pandemic. This comprehensive collection of
scholarly contributions from the 2023 8th Global Higher Education Forum brings together diverse perspectives from experts across academia, policy, and industry. The ten insightful chapters delve into pressing issues such as the digital divide, economic hardships, and the need for enhanced mental health services, all while advocating for equitable access to education.

The book offers actionable recommendations for governments and institutions to widen participation,
including merit-based financial aid, and inclusive vocational training initiatives. By addressing systemic disparities, it seeks to foster a more just society where every student, regardless of background, can thrive. Essential reading for educators, policymakers, and stakeholders, this volume illuminates the path toward a more equitable and inclusive future in higher education.

50 Tahun Pembangunan Pendidikan Tinggi di Malaysia (1957–2007)

Memandangkan sehingga kini tiada sebuah buku pun yang membincangkan tentang pendidikan tinggi di Malaysia secara khusus, maka buku ini bertujuan untuk membicarakan secara menyeluruh dan komprehensif aspek-aspek penting tentang pendidikan tinggi di Malaysia. Aspek tersebut yang setiap satu menjadi topik utama bab buku ini ialah sejarah, falsafah, tokoh, cabaran semasa, hala tuju, dan perancangan masa depan pendidikan tinggi. Bersempena dengan 50 tahun kemerdekaan negara, maka penulis memberikan penekanan khas kepada tempoh masa dari tahun 1957 hingga 2007, walaupun perbincangan tidak terbatas kepada ruang lingkup masa tersebut seperti yang terdapat dalam bab pertama berkenaan sejarah perkembangan pendidikan tinggi di Malaysia dan bab terakhir yang membicarakan tentang perancangan pendidikan tinggi pada masa depan. Dengan memuatkan perbincangan tentang falsafah pendidikan tinggi, peranan dan sumbangan tokoh pendidikan tinggi negara, serta cabaran semasa dan hala tuju pendidikan tinggi Malaysia, penulis berharap buku ini mampu menjadi bahan rujukan asas tentang pendidikan tinggi di Malaysia.

Taking into account that to date, there is not a single book that deals specifically on the subject of higher education in Malaysia, this book aims at discussing the subject in a comprehensive manner. As such, it covers several important aspects concerning it. The selected aspects are the history, philosophy, prominent figures, current issues and challenges, future direction, and planning of higher education in Malaysia. Each of these aspects constitutes the main focus of discussion of the six chapters of this book. In conjunction with the 50years celebration of the nations independence from British colonial rule, the writers have paid special emphasis on the period from 1957 to 2007. However, the discussion goes beyond this period as demonstrated by the first chapter that deals with the development of higher education which predates independence, and the final chapter which explores the issue of planning for the future. By examining the specific aspects involved in the development of higher education in the country, it is hoped that this book will provide the important and relevant discussion of the subject and thereby, lends itself to be a useful reference for those who wish to read and learn more about higher education in Malaysia.

Developments in Higher Education: National Strategies and Global Perspectives brings together a collection of meticulously researched articles, providing insights into the changing nature of higher education through internationalisation and its consequent impact on the futures of higher education. These articles are intended for academics, policymakers and researchers in higher education to enhance their understanding, leading ultimately to sustainable human capital development. The book seeks to present a comprehensive discussion on internationalisation as a variable in higher education, and hence, derive alternative futures of higher education systems. It also suggests a different perspective regarding the appraisal of higher learning institutions and the subsequent influence on policy recommendations. Many of these important aspects are gathered together under topics such as Internationalising Higher Education: A Malaysian Perspective, Rankings and Policy Contradictions: Is It Time to Move Beyond Rankings? and Campuses 2060: Four Futures of Higher Education in Four Alternative Futures of Society. This book is recommended to anyone seeking to further enhance their knowledge in higher education, especially in regards to policymaking.

Mobiliti akademik ialah pergerakan ahli akademik untuk berkongsi atau memindah ilmu pengetahuan. Buku ini memberi kefahaman yang menyeluruh kepada pembaca mengenai amalan semasa, peluang dan cabaran, dan juga tindakan strategik dalam mengaplikasikan mobiliti akademik.

As the higher education landscape is ever evolving, sustainability continues to be an essential concern. This publication covers existing sustainability matters ranging from internationalisation and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) to university social responsibility. The main contribution of this book is to reveal the efforts and issues of internationalisation of higher education for sustainable tomorrow from global perspectives. Since the institutions educate current and future decision makers, the play a key role in building more sustainable entities and creating new paradigms. The articles are written by a number of experts with various backgrounds in higher education that give global perspective on the issues of sustainability. Specific country studies give a timely review on the substantial growth of higher education institutions in certain parts of the world. This publication provides invaluable knowledge and skills to guide the reader in designing appropriate frameworks in critical problem solving of current higher education issues.

The western higher education model has been a dominant force in global higher education for decades. Currently, however, there are efforts in some countries of the South to break away from the clutches of the dominating western model. Such effort is entrenched in the belief that globalization and internationalization should not be embraced at the expense of local knowledge and identity. But what models are possible for them? And how have they developed? To what extent have they actually managed or even intended to break away from such model? What are their current and future challenges especially with respect to quality, accountability, shrinking public funding and economic downturn?
These are some of the questions that motivated the publication of this book. The various chapters in this book are compiled from selected papers presented at GHEF 2009; a forum which was held to serve as a platform for debates and discussions on higher education that recognize the different characteristics of higher education institutions and systems in different regions. In general, the various chapters have explicated major challenges faced by some of the countries of the South in their effort to develop their respective higher education system. They expose varied issues faced by different regions with the present global economic downturn as the backdrop. Written by renowned scholars from various countries, this book is especially recommended for researchers in the area of higher education development.