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A Contested Landscape: International Perspectives on Diversity in Mass Higher Education
A Contested Landscape International Perspectives on Diversity in Mass Higher Education Author:Jim Gallacher, Mike Osborne As more and more countries move towards mass or even 'universal' systems of higher education, institutions other than the traditional universities have an increasingly important role in this provision. However, the role of these institutions and their links with the university sectors varies greatly depending on the distinctive traditions of edu... more »cation and training in different societies. This book contains chapters written by experts commenting on the systems emerging in Australia, Canada, England, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland and the USA. It provides valuable insights into the contribution of institutions from the traditional vocational education and training sectors to the new higher education.« less