Higher Education: Future Perspectives

Higher education or post-secondary education is the optional and final stage of formal learning. It occurs after the completion of secondary education and leads to an academic degree. Higher education is provided at universities, colleges, academies and institutes of technology. Sometimes degrees are awarded through college level institutions like trade schools and vocational schools. Activities associated with higher education systems include research, teaching, social service, etc. Their main objective is to impart skills such as analytical reasoning, critical thinking and decision making skills. Higher education can be broadly classified into performing arts, liberal arts, vocational studies and professional education. This book is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the theory and practice of higher education. Its aim is to present researches that have transformed this discipline and aided its advancement. This book will serve as a valuable source of reference for graduate and post graduate students.