Emerging Trends and Issues in Higher Education

The book deals with emerging trends and current issues against the backdrop of higher education in India .It sets out to make an in-depth study of recent trends in education and advancement in technology which are the hallmarks of higher education anywhere in the world . It focuses largely on the issues that are prevalent at higher level of education. The book covers a wide variety of topics ranging from Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan to rising trends and issues relating to access, equity and effectiveness at the degree and university level. It probes deeply challenges, prospects and qualitative reforms at the third level. It lists many problems confronting the advanced level of learning .It highlights the role of ICT in various aspects and importance of digital learning in modern era. It goes on to put the status and empowerment of women in correct perspective. It presents a critique of distance learning. Moreover, it examines self directed learning in teacher education programme and current evaluation system in India. It lays emphasis on stress management by the teachers and attributes of a good teacher. It is, therefore, ardently hoped that the book will be of immense benefit to all- teachers, academicians, scholars and educational planners.