Education is a liberating and evolutionary force, which enables the individual to rise from mere materiality to superior planes of intellectual and spiritual consciousness. Education is a dialogue between the past, present and the future, so that the coming generations inherit the accumulated lessons. Since, the advances and research affect the theme of higher education, all countries are strengthening their higher education systems and adopting strategies that will provide new dimensions, help in delivery, change society and prepare young people to shoulder the responsibilities of a...

This monograph introduces the main features of the research process and provides information which facilitates in taking decisions about how to undertake a research project. The monograph is intended for professionals with little or no previous research knowledge. If a project is worth doing, then it is probably worth convincing an interested organization to fund it. There are no guaranteed ways of securing funding but there are steps one can take to maximize the chances of success. The monograph demonstrates clearly the entire process of a research project, including modes of dissemination...

Tourism industry is the largest industry world wide and is the main source of economic development of countries like Singapore, Bangkok and Dubai. It is also the main source of income generation for countries like Mauritius, Spain etc. Oman being the second largest country in the Middle East possessing wealth of natural resources has every thing to offer to the tourists. It has a long coastline with pristine beaches, beautiful mountains, and worlds best deserts with rolling sand dunes. With breath taking Khareef festival of Salalah, Musundam in the Khasab region which is referred...

The monograph is designed to provide and refresh a number of critical concepts related to student development. It is based on basic principles which contribute to the foundation of working with students pursuing higher education in general and not specific to any discipline nor degree nor levels - under graduate, graduate or masters. After a brief Introduction, the monograph begins with discussion of the context of student within the history of higher education, understanding of core traits, characteristics of student, key definitions, review of student development theories including the four...

Today, in all the wonderful diversity of human race, are tomorrows entrepreneurs. They are the hope of 21st century. The field of entrepreneurship has also grown into an interdisciplinary area of study and found a secure niche in education, yet it is emerging. The globe in this new era will be vastly different and demanding. New values and management approaches are appearing; the nature of work and organizations are changing. Entrepreneurship Emergent Trends Text & Cases presents the essentials of entrepreneurship and throws light on the emergent trends. The subject matter has been carefully...

As the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region becomes increasingly intertwined in the global economy, investment continues to be made in the educational sector. Multidimensional approaches to higher education have greatly influenced the state of business and government in the region. Handbook of Research on Higher Education in the MENA Region: Policy and Practice examines the need for a paradigm shift in the area of post-secondary education and innovation in the emerging, yet relatively understudied, MENA region. This book is a comprehensive reference work for researchers, students,...

Provides a comprehensive survey of the most recent developments in the field of entrepreneurship, highlighting their effects on information technology, business networking, knowledge production, distribution, and organisation. This volume illuminates recent technological, social, and strategic innovations in language that is accessible for a global audience of educators, researchers, and students.

Features a comprehensive assessment of the complexities present in management training programs in educational settings. Highlighting best practices and real-life experiences within the field, this book is an essential reference source for practitioners, policy makers, undergraduate and graduate students, academics, managers, and professionals.

Examines the complexities and challenges present in improvising the learning process in education programmes. This publication highlights real-life experiences, theoretical concepts, and practical applications within the field, as well as the role of information technologies in management education and training programmes.