Dissertation
Student Perspectives on Transnational Education: A Grounded Theory Study
University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Doctor of Philosophy, University of the Sunshine Coast
2011
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.25907/00295
Abstract
Globalisation has flattened the commercial playing field, specifically for business and in particular, education. It has provided education organisations with another avenue through which to provide their services to those keen to learn. The technological developments that have made it possible for business to collaborate and outsource without regard for distance and time has also provided higher education providers with learning networks that make it possible to provide and enhance learning opportunities for students on an anywhere and anytime basis. Much of the previous research on transnational higher education has been related to the educational offerings of public providers, as well as the use of technology to mediate learning and teaching. However, there is limited research that considers transnational education from a student perspective of the education experience. The current study addressed this gap as it investigated student perspectives on a private provider of higher education. This is important for two reasons; first, transnational education is at the forefront in the changes taking place today in higher education. Second, in Australia the number of private providers of higher education is growing.
Details
- Title
- Student Perspectives on Transnational Education: A Grounded Theory Study
- Authors
- Sherre Roy
- Contributors
- Kathryn Lynch (Supervisor)
- Awarding institution
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- Degree awarded
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Publisher
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- DOI
- 10.25907/00295
- Organisation Unit
- School of Education - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449681302621
- Output Type
- Dissertation
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