Higher Education in Saudi Arabia Achievements, Challenges and Opportunities

This book provides the first academically rigorous description and critical analysis of the Higher Education system in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and of the vision, strategies and policy imperatives for the future development of Saudi universities. The government of Saudi Arabia has recognized in...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Smith, Larry (Editor), Abouammoh, Abdulrahman (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 2013, 2013
Edition:1st ed. 2013
Series:Higher Education Dynamics
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Foreword
  • 1. Higher Education in Saudi Arabia: Reforms, Challenges and Priorities
  • 2. Dreams and Realities: The World-class Idea and Saudi Arabian Higher Education
  • 3. Governance in Saudi Higher Education
  • 4. The Learning Experiences of Saudi Arabian Higher Education Leadership: Characteristics for Global Success
  • 5. Delivering High Quality Teaching and Learning for University Students in Saudi Arabia
  • 6. Assessment of Student Learning
  • 7. The Role of Information Technology in Supporting Quality Teaching and Learning
  • 8. Selecting and Developing High Quality University Staff
  • 9. Knowledge-Based Innovation and Research Productivity in Saudi Arabia
  • 10. Accreditation and Quality Assurance
  • 11. Higher Education for Women in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • 12. Private Higher Education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Reality – Challenges – Aspirations
  • 13. The Development of Medical Education in Saudi Arabia
  • 14. Student Scholarships in Saudi Arabia: Implications and Opportunities for Overseas Engagement
  • 15. International Collaboration
  • 16. Challenges and Opportunities for Higher Education in Saudi Arabia: An Exploratory Focus Group.- 17. Higher Education in Saudi Arabia: Conclusions
  • List of Contributors
  • Index