This timely volume documents the immediate, global impacts of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) on teaching and learning in higher education. Focusing on student and faculty experiences of online and distance education, the text provides reflections on novel initiatives, unexpected challenges, and lessons learned. Responding to the urgent need to better understand online teaching and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, this book investigates how the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) impacted students, faculty, and staff experiences during the COVID-19 lockdown. Chapters initially look at the challenges faced by universities and educators in their attempts to overcome the practical difficulties involved in developing effective online programming and pedagogy. The text then builds on these insights to highlight student experiences and consider issues of social connection and inequality. Finally, the volume looks forward to asking what lessons COVID-19 can offer for the future development of online and distance learning in higher education. This engaging volume will benefit researchers, academics, and educators with an interest in online teaching and eLearning, curriculum design, and more, specifically those involved with the digitalization of higher education. The text will also support further discussion and reflection around pedagogical transformation, international teaching and learning, and educational policy more broadly.   Paperback | Hardback | eBook

This book offers profound insights into the dynamic landscape of international education, drawing on the perspectives of veteran educators and thought leaders. Through engaging chapters, it explores the transformative potential of global learning, examining current challenges, reflecting on historical trajectories, and envisioning the future of education abroad. Each chapter seamlessly integrates personal experiences, theoretical frameworks, and historical perspectives, emphasizing the vital role of Senior International Officers and advocating for a quantum approach to education abroad. The book aims to deliver a comprehensive and authentic exploration of international education by covering the evolution of study abroad, evolving narratives, and the impacts of political shifts and technology. Beyond celebrating achievements, it addresses critical areas requiring attention, inviting readers on a reflective journey to appreciate the intricate threads forming the tapestry of global education. Editors Thomas V. Millington is the Founder and Executive Director of Abroadia, New York, USA. Krishna Bista is a Professor of Higher Education at Morgan State University, Maryland, USA. Roy Y. Chan is an Assistant Professor of Education and Ed.D. Program Director at Lee University, Tennessee, USA. Bo Zhang is a TESOL instructor and district administrator at Providence Public Schools in Rhode Island who recently earned a doctoral degree from the University of Hartford, Connecticut, USA.  Both print and digital editions are available.   For bulk orders (15 or more copies), please reach out to the editorial office at contact@starscholars.org  ------ Book Launch "Veteran Educators, International Education, and Study Abroad: Perspectives, Insights, and Practices"  Date: April 3, 2024 Wednesday Time: 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST) Zoom: Please register in advance

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) tools based on advanced language models, such as ChatGPT and Bard, is transforming industries and professions worldwide, and higher education is no exception. ChatGPT, an AI-powered chatbot developed by OpenAI, has created a substantial amount of conversation and controversy across academia regarding what generative AI means for teaching and learning in the classroom. There is plenty of speculation not only about how those innovations will affect the academic profession but also what unique opportunities and challenges they present to global higher education. In this book, authors delve into the impact of AI and ChatGPT on higher education leadership and management, examining potential opportunities and challenges that this innovative technology presents to teaching, research, program, and policy. The primary purpose of this volume is to provide a comprehensive, research-driven analysis of AI chatbots’ roles in shaping institutions of higher education around the world. By exploring the transformative potential of ChatGPT in academic settings, this timely book aims to bridge the gap between technological innovation and its practical applications. In the long run, we anticipate that this volume will provide valuable insights and guidance for teacher-scholars, university administrators, and policymakers on leveraging this cutting-edge technology effectively and responsibly. Edited By Xi Lin, Roy. Y Chan, Shyam Sharma, Krishna Bista OPEN ACCESS BOOK Creative Commons License | CC BY-NC-ND Open access editions of this book can be accessed  here This book is published as an open-access publication by STAR Scholars Press. The digital edition of this book is freely available to readers worldwide and may be accessed, downloaded, and shared without charge through the publisher’s website and scholarly discovery platforms. Order hard copies | Open Access Book (free) Table of Contents Prologue Keeping the Human (Educator) in the Loop Matthew Salzano Chapter 1 The Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Global Higher Education: Opportunities and Challenges of Using ChatGPT and Generative AI Xi Lin, Roy Y. Chan, and Shyam Sharma UNIT 1 The Use of ChatGPT and AI in Global Higher Education: A Historical View of Current Innovations Chapter 2 Considering the History of Technologies in Education, the Distinctiveness of AI Apps, and the Future of Educational Systems Kenneth J. Luterbach Chapter 3 The Influence of ChatGPT on Student Learning Outcomes in Higher Education: A Meta-Analysis of the Initial Empirical Literature Yankun He and Leslie Cordie Chapter 4 The Evolution of Technology in Education and the Emerging Role of Generative AI Abdulrahman Alsharif Chapter 5 ChatGPT as a Pedagogical Tool for Decolonizing Curriculum Bhavika Sicka UNIT 2 Effective Practices and Standards of ChatGPT Use: Lessons Learned and Recommendations for Colleges and Universities Chapter 6 Transforming STEM Education: Leveraging ChatGPT for Enhanced Learning in Psychology and Neuroscience Lingfei Luan, Xi Lin, Yan Dai, Laura Allen, and Shanhua Hu Chapter 7 Hearing Students’ Voices: Access, Use Patterns, and Attitudes toward Generative AI Technologies among Chinese Students Ling Angela Xia, Olivia Yiqun Sun, and Charlie Reis Chapter 8 Using ChatGPT to Improve Access, Inclusion, and Equity in and Through English-Medium Instruction in Higher Education Thatcher A. Spero Chapter 9 A Comparative Study of ChatGPT and Seq2Seq Chatbot for Effective Student Advising Suha Khalil Assayed, Manar Alkhatib, and Khaled Shaalan UNIT 3 Policy Implications and Ethical Considerations: Assessment and Accountability in Higher Education Chapter 10 Generative Creations, Code, and Data: How Intellectual Property Rights over Ownership, Use, and Image Apply to Higher Education Jeffrey C. Sun Chapter 11 ChatGPT and Research Ethics Lisa M. Rubin Chapter 12 ChatGPT on Student Learning Outcomes in Higher Education: A Meta-Analysis of Early Studies Bo Zhang Chapter 13 Rethinking Assessment and Feedback: Adapting Evaluation Methods for the Age of Artificial Intelligence Allen Farina Chapter 14 Artificial Intelligence in Undergraduate Assignments: An Exploration of the Effectiveness and Ethics of ChatGPT in Academic Work Luke Parker, Christopher W. Carter, Alice Karakas, A. Jane Loper, and Ahmad Sokkar UNIT 4 Current Issues and Future Concerns about Teaching and Learning Chapter 15 Communities of Practice and Preservice Teachers in the Rise of the Artificial Intelligence Era: ChatGPT as a Method of Inquiry and Reflection Gabriela Mocanu Chapter 16 Unlocking the Promise of AI: Exploring the Crucial Role of Faculty Members’ Growth Mindset, Self-Efficacy, and University AI Policies: A Study at Vietnam National University, Hanoi Kim Manh Tuan, Pham Van Thuan, Duong Thi Hoang Yen, and Nguyen Phuong Huyen Chapter 17 Creating Context-Specific Critical Incidents with ChatGPT for Effective Soft Skill Training Stephan Ruppert Chapter 18 Applications of ChatGPT in Work-Based Learning Programs: Opportunities, Challenges, and Ethical Considerations Hon Jie Teo

Global Higher Education During COVID-19: Policy, Society, and Technology  explores the impacts of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) for global mobility in the field of international higher education. Specifically, this book responds to the growing need for new insights and perspectives to improve higher education policy and practice in the era of COVID-19. The sub-theme that runs through this book concerns the changing roles and responsibilities of international education leaders and the demand to rethink comprehensive internationalization post-2020. Topics in this book include international students' experience, study abroad, branch campus, mental health, enrollment, and graduate education. Editors: Joshua S. McKeown, Krishna Bista, and Roy Y. Chan Order your copy: Paperback  |  eBook   Reviews  Dr. KS Adeyemo, Senior Lecturer, University of Pretoria, South Africa Global Higher Education During COVID-19: Policy, Society, and Technology  is a highly recommended resource for higher education institution policymakers and educators around the globe. Not only does this book provide invaluable insights from higher education institution policymakers, educators, and students during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it also offers useful suggestions on dealing with possible challenges and seeking opportunities in future higher education . Dr. Misty So-Sum Wai-Cook, Centre for English Language Studies, National University of Singapore It’s a timely book reporting the most recent responses of international higher education across the world during the Covid-19 pandemic. Besides providing the theoretical contributions, the book also offers practical implications for stakeholders, including policymakers, education managers and practitioners, international students, and parents. Dr. Hiep Pham, Director, Center for Research and Practice on Education, Phu Xuan University, Vietnam Global Higher Education During COVID-19: Policy, Society, and Technology  is timely and relevant providing a critically engaged reflective account of geographically diverse higher education institutions’ response and practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. This book illuminates some of the current impediments to higher education internationalization within the context of COVID-19 and provides insights into shared learning experiences that address new challenges to internationalization imposed by the pandemic. A must-read for international higher education specialists, practitioners, scholars, and researchers. Dr. Tasmeera Singh, Advisor, International Office, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa A worldwide phenomenon: Strategies and inspiration to address the challenges and opportunities for the new normal in the field of global higher education. I cannot recommend it highly enough. Dr. Daisy Kee Mui Hung, Associate Professor, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia The movement of people across borders furthered the spread of Covid-19. This inevitably impacted international higher education, which although not reducible to student mobility is its primary form.  Global Higher Education during COVID-19: Policy, Society, and Technology  is, therefore, a timely edited collection that begins to unpack the multifaceted impact the pandemic has had on higher education worldwide. It adds to the growing conversation on reimagining higher education. The collection will be valuable to current and future scholars of higher education, offering an important snapshot of policy and practice during the pandemic. Dr. Will Brehm, Lecturer of Education and International Development, UCL Institute of Education, UK With the COVID-19 crisis having upended higher education around the world, this timely book provides a deep and much-needed analysis of the roles and responsibilities of universities going forward. It sheds light not only on the shared challenges countries have faced, but also reveals how the impact of the pandemic has varied in important ways across countries. Dr. Rajika Bhandari, Author/Advisor, STAR Scholar Network, USA This book presents a comprehensive and rigorous worldwide account of Covid-19 impact, challenges and new opportunities. It stands out as a ground-breaking valuable companion for all those involved in the future of internationalization in higher education. Dr. Elena de Prada Creo, Vice Dean for International Affairs, Facultad de CC. Empresariales y Turismo, Spain Hard copies are available able on  Amazon.com

COVID-19 and Higher Education in the Global Context: Exploring Contemporary  Issues and Challenges  addresses the lasting impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the higher education sector and offers insights that inform policy and practice. Framed in a global context, this timely book captures a wide variety of topics, including student mobility, global partnerships and collaboration, student health and wellbeing, enrollment management, employability, and graduate education. It is designed to serve as a resource for scholar-practitioners, policymakers, and university administrators as they reimagine their work of comparative and international higher education in times of crisis. The collection of chapters assembled in this volume calls for a critical reflection on the opportunities and challenges that have emerged as a result of the global pandemic, and provides as a basis for how tertiary education systems around the world can learn from past experiences and shared viewpoints as institutions recalibrate operations, innovate programs, and manage change on their respective campuses. OPEN ACCESS BOOK | CC BY-NC-ND Open access editions of this book can be accessed here . The open access edition of this book is freely available to readers worldwide and may be accessed, downloaded, and shared without charge through the publisher’s website and scholarly discovery platforms. Order your copy:  Paperback | Open Access (Free) Table of Contents List of Editors Foreword Darla K. Deardorff 1. The Impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education: Challenges and Issues Ravichandran Ammigan; Roy Y. Chan; Krishna Bista Part I. COVID-19 and Global Issues in Higher Education 2. The Evolution Revolution: The Application of a Leadership Adaptation Continuum to the Future of Global Higher Education Post COVID-19 Allison Silveus; Leslie Ekpe 3. Rethinking the Social Responsibilities of Universities in the Light of COVID-19 Pandemic Hằng Trần Thị; Quy Dinh Le Nguyen; Luc-Diep Tra 4. “Internationalization at Home” in the United States: Enhancing Admissions and Enrollment Practices for Marginalized Students During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic Raquel Muñiz; Natalie Borg 5. Financial Ramifications of Coronavirus on Division I Athletic Departments Molly Harry Part II. COVID-19 and Academic Issues in Higher Education: Special Topics and Themes 6. Traditional Exams, 21st Century Employability Skills and COVID-19: Disruptive Opportunities for Rethinking Assessment Design in Higher Education Andrew Kelly; Catherine Moore; Emma Lyons 7. From Hardships to Possibilities: Dissertation Writing during the COVID-19 Pandemic Juan Manuel Niño; Onésimo M. Martínez 8. Disrupting Accommodations through Universal Design for Learning in Higher Education Carly D. Armour 9. Reshaping the Landscape: Considering COVID-19’s Uncertain Impacts on Canadian and U.S. International Higher Education Michael O’Shea; You Zhang; Leping Mou 10. The Vulnerability and Opportunity of Privatization in Higher Education during a Pandemic Ziyan Bai Part III. COVID-19, Wellbeing and Humanity in Higher Education: International Perspectives and Experiences 11. COVID-19 and Health Disparities: Opportunities for Public Health Curriculum Enhancement Anuli N. Joku 12. Internationalizing Trauma-Informed Perspectives to Address Student Trauma in Post-Pandemic Higher Education Joshua M. Anzaldúa 13. Global Collaboration for Global Solution in Academia: Opportunities and Challenges Ekaterina Minaeva; Giorgio Marinoni 14. Humanizing the Academic Advising Experience with Technology: An Integrative Review Charles L. Liu; Ravichandran Ammigan Index

This timely volume explores the current and future state of hybrid and remote work in higher education from national, regional, and global perspectives. Today, colleges and universities worldwide must ensure that they have adequate information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure, equipment, and systems to adapt to the “new normal” post-COVID-19. Hybrid and remote work can be a source of boosting productivity and advancing institutional change in higher education. Common within the management and leadership literature, hybrid and remote work is an understudied phenomenon in higher education administration. This book investigates the rapid rise of remote and hybrid work during and after the global pandemic and what it means for the future of higher education in the United States and abroad. By developing a comprehensive, research-based knowledge and framework this book seeks to equip and empower teacher-scholars and practitioners to operate safely, securely, and efficiently in a remote or hybrid environment. Editors:  Roy Y. Chan ,  Xi Lin ,  Krishna Bista Rethinking Hybrid and Remote Work in Higher Education Is Hybrid and Remote Work Here to Stay? Opportunities and Challenges in the United States and Abroad Essential Hybrid and Remote Workers in Higher Education: Challenges and Resiliency of Student Affairs Practitioners Sense of Place and Belonging: The Role of Service-Learning and Faculty Development Centers in Promoting Community Among Hybrid and Remote Faculty Members An Exploratory Examination of Online Learning During and After the Pandemic: Learning Goal Congruence in Lecturing and Research Activities Reinventing Remote Work and Online Learning at Colleges and Universities Worldwide Exploring Faculty Members’ Perceptions of Hybrid Teaching in Indonesian Higher Education: Using Transitivity Analysis Building, Bonding, and Growing During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Study of Indiana University’s Chinese Flagship Program The Importance of Including Students’ Perspectives in Research to Further Understand New Learning Environments Post-COVID, Learning Redefined: Self-Directed Learning in Higher Education Research Discourses on Women Academics During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Has a Bad Situation Turned Worse? Lessons Learned from Hybrid and Remote Work: Comparative Case Studies Changes to Hybrid Higher Education Induced by the COVID-19 Pandemic: A South African Case Study Lessons from Virtual Exchange Programs and Hybrid Study Abroad Programs Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic Digital Readiness and Preparation in a University Setting: An Examination of Faculty, Staff and Students’ Practices of Online Education in Nepal Using Dell Hymes’ SPEAKING MODEL as a Tool to Teach Intercultural Competence and Communication: Cultural Identity in Alexandria, Egypt Attitude and Motivation of Gamified Mathematics Virtual Remedial Students: Case Study of a Business School in Lima, Peru Millennial Teachers’ Perspectives on the Graduate Transition to Work in Vietnamese Higher Education

This volume uses case studies and students' lived experiences to document the impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19) on international students and explore future challenges and opportunities for student mobility within higher education. Responding to the growing need for new insights and perspectives to improve higher education policy and practice in the era of COVID-19, this text analyses the changing roles and responsibilities of institutions and international education leaders post-2020. Initial chapters highlight key issues for students that have arisen as a result of the global health crisis such as learning, well-being, and the changed emotional, legal, and financial implications of study abroad. Subsequent chapters confront potential longer-term implications of students' experiences during COVID-19, and provide critical reflection on internationalization and the opportunities that COVID-19 has presented for tertiary education systems around the world to learn from one another. This timely volume will benefit researchers, academics, and educators with an interest in online teaching and e-learning, curriculum design, and more specifically those involved with international and comparative education. Those involved with educational policy and practice, specifically related to pandemic education, will also benefit from this volume. Hardcover | Paperback | eBook