Routledge Higher Education in the Gulf: Quality Drivers (Routledge Research in Higher Education)

This authoritative edited volume examines the drivers of higher education in the Gulf region. It offers insightful analyses and examines contemporary pedagogical, management, strategic, and relevant issues on quality education that confront higher education institutions. Written by higher education specialists, curriculum developers, and policy makers from diverse international backgrounds, the book analyses issues affecting the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, with a particular focus on Oman and Saudi Arabia. It is divided into regional and non-regional drivers and considers drivers as potent enablers of a management system and educational structure at the intersection of quality education and quality management in higher education. Chapters include discussion of organisational, management, and policy issues including strategic innovation, internationalisation, quality assurance, and global rankings of higher education institutes. The book includes discussion of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic on teaching and learning policies, practices, and programmes. This book will serve as an essential reference for quality management in higher education institutions in the Gulf, and will be highly relevant reading for academics, researchers, and students of higher education, education management, and quality education in the Gulf region. Review "I love this book! The topics are relevant to the current higher education landscape, especially on matters related to quality education. The structure and discussions are easy to understand and so insightful, indeed." Jennifer Buzarang, Ebina City Board of Education "This book gives a detailed and thorough insight into the current higher education landscape of the Gulf. I particularly found the analysis and discussions around how to create a true knowledge economy in the Gulf especially interesting. Definitely recommend this book to policy makers." Professor Adel Sharif, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Surrey "This is a comprehensive book which tackles issues of quality education in the Gulf by focusing on both regional and international drivers. The authors present key contemporary issues enabling readers to understand the full picture. A must for anyone interested in quality education in the Gulf!" Dr. Serge Gabarre, Head of French Section, University of Nizwa, Oman "This book covers a wide range of topics, both relevant and timely, to higher education (HE), particularly in the GCC countries. Aspects addressed include quality, management, innovation, opportunities, and challenges, to name a few. Chapters provide critical insight, internationalisation for quality enhancement, drivers, discussion pertaining to university rankings, and benefits of scholarship programmes & funding. Strongly recommend reading to get an in-depth view of the current HE situation." Dr. Sadiq M. Sait, Professor and Director of Research, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals "This insightful book provides a comprehensive view of higher education in the Gulf region to quality management stakeholders. Contributions from local experts concisely report on achievements on a case basis addressing specific situations while voicing current issues and challenges that remain to be tackled for each country." Dr. Cecile Aline Gabarre, Assistant Professor, University of Nizwa, Oman "The question is what drives in quality in Gulf Higher Education? This book brings together many answers to this question. Whether by pursuing innovation as a vehicle for improving quality, or focusing on internationalisation as another strategy or emphasising the importance of ranking. The editors solicited syntheses of research on these topics from outstanding scholars with a variety of views. Every public policy maker should have this book. Also, academics and practitioners alike will find much to stimulate their thinking in this book." Dr. Ahmed Rageh Ismail, D