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

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