The E-revolution and Post-compulsory Education

Download or read book The E-revolution and Post-compulsory Education written by Jos Boys and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best practices of e-business are revolutionising not just technology itself but the whole process through which services are provided; and from which important lessons can be learnt by post-secondary educational institutions. This book aims to move debates about ICT and higher education beyond a simple focus on e-learning by considering the provision of post-secondary education as a whole.This book considers what we mean by e-business, why e-business approaches are relevant to universities and colleges and the key issues this raises for post-secondary education. It: Examines emerging technologies and provides examples of what an e-institution for education might look like Explores in depth what can be learnt from e-business in re-defining the relationships between enterprises and their users, and in developing processes to improve services and competitive advantage Considers how to improve administrative efficiency, implement faster access and response to information, enhance skills and knowledge development, and improve the student experience Examines technological innovation and integration, leadership styles, risk assessment and cost-benefit type analyses, re-designing existing organisational frameworks, techniques for overcoming barriers to change and successfully implementing change, and the types of technologies required for an e-integrated educational provision In a highly competitive educational marketplace, institutions need to react to, and embrace, new technologies to provide rich and competitive learning environments for the students of tomorrow. This discussion and guidance in this book will be essential reading for all leaders, managers and heads of e-learning in higher and further education.