Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Research on Teaching and Learning
3. Research on Course Design
4. Research on the Student Experience
5. Research on Quality
6. Research on System Policy
7. Research on Institutional Management
8. Research on Academic Work
9. Research on Knowledge and Research
10. Conclusions

Promotional Information

A comprehensive overview, exploring the development of research on higher education worldwide, looking at the key researchers, texts, methodologies, theoretical frameworks and research designs.

About the Author

Malcolm Tight is Professor of Higher Education at Lancaster University, UK, where he directs the Doctoral Programme in Educational Research (Higher Education).

Reviews

Tight’s book is a valuable contribution to the field. His summaries of areas of research are very useful and accessible for people unfamiliar with a field.
*Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management*

Achieves what seemed impossible: to capture the key concepts, theories and methods in the ever-expanding field of higher education studies. A comprehensive and unique guide to our area of study.
*Jeroen Huisman, Professor, Centre for Higher Education Governance Ghent (CHEGG), Ghent University, Belgium*

Provides a remarkably comprehensive overview of key research methodologies and findings in many areas of this emerging field.
*Philip G. Altbach, Research Professor and Founding Director, Center for International Higher Education, Boston College, USA*