An Overview of Emerging Global Trends in Higher Education

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Abstract: Development in modern society imposes a need for changes in the higher educational system. The key actors in production of knowledge, promoting social, technological and pedagogical research are Universities and higher education institutions. The primary goals of higher education institutions are to improve the quality of learning and teaching through the use of new technology. Access to the internet and easy mobility across the countries has resulted in more penetration in the country. Technology and Artificial Intelligence has helped higher education institutions in shifting gears to more accessible form of student and teacher assessment encompassing student-teachers specific feedback, evaluation, proctored online examinations and much more. Higher education institutions have adapted to more experiential learning methodology The continuing revolution in the global trends in higher education is intensifying. However, issues like quality, access and internationalisation have predominated the higher education system for some time. The 21st century is emerging as a knowledge economy. The workforce segments require advanced education and efficient research skills. The purpose of the higher education system is to prepare students with new skills, broader knowledge base and competency to be a part of a more complex world