Education in the Asia Pacific Region: Issues, Concerns and Prospects75 University 4.0 Educational Technology for Sustainable Development

This book introduces “University 4.0” as an Educational Technology subject and studies in detail the processes of formation and development of Universities 4.0. It includes materials and applied recommendations for improving the management of Universities 4.0, as well as for the transition to Educational Technology through the creation of Universities 4.0. It also contains recommendations for improving the effectiveness of state regulation of Educational Technology in general and Universities 4.0, in particular, in the interests of sustainable development. The first part of the book forms the theoretical foundations of University 4.0 as a scientific concept, presenting a view from the standpoint of sustainable development. The second part defines the place of University 4.0 in the sustainable development strategy of Russia and Central Asia. The third part reveals best practices for creating and developing Universities 4.0 in Russia and Central Asia. The fourth part focuses on the contribution of Universities 4.0 to the sustainable development of Russia and Central Asia. The fifth part provides recommendations for improving University 4.0 management in support of the sustainable development of Russia and Central Asia. This book is suitable for scholars studying higher education, the society and economy of Russia and Central Asia, and sustainable development. It is also of interest to practising experts, university leaders and state regulators of education. This book introduces “University 4.0” as an Educational Technology subject and studies in detail the processes of formation and development of Universities 4.0. It includes materials and applied recommendations for improving the management of Universities 4.0, as well as for the transition to Educational Technology through the creation of Universities 4.0. It also contains recommendations for improving the effectiveness of state regulation of Educational Technology in general and Universities 4.0, in particular, in the interests of sustainable development. The first part of the book forms the theoretical foundations of University 4.0 as a scientific concept, presenting a view from the standpoint of sustainable development. The second part defines the place of University 4.0 in the sustainable development strategy of Russia and Central Asia. The third part reveals best practices for creating and developing Universities 4.0 in Russia and Central Asia. The fourth part focuses on the contribution of Universities 4.0 to the sustainable development of Russia and Central Asia. The fifth part provides recommendations for improving University 4.0 management in support of the sustainable development of Russia and Central Asia. This book is suitable for scholars studying higher education, the society and economy of Russia and Central Asia, and sustainable development. It is also of interest to practising experts, university leaders and state regulators of education.