Applied Degree Education and the Future of Learning

This book draws on the responses to learning and teaching and applied education futures thinking, that provide insights into the future of learning. It brings together more than 30 novel and important applied research and scholarly contributions from around the world, including Australia, Canada, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Mainland China, Malaysia, Morocco, Pakistan, and the UK. The chapters, including reflective essays and practice-based case examples, are divided into five major themes:

• Future ready values and competencies for the future of work

• Innovative pedagogies in applied degree learning and training

• Driving student access, engagement, and success through digital technologies

• Intelligent technologies: Embedding the new world of work into applied degrees

• Lifelong learning, partnering, and the future of work

This book is important for readers interested in international perspectives on the future of work and professional education.