Can the Universities of Today Lead Learning for Tomorrow? The University of the Future

This monograph, which is well written and clear, describes four future scenarios for the university of the future, including a virtual university and a different kind of university, which is called Disrupter University. The premise is clear: social and economic forces coupled with emerging technologies (especially AI) require universities to change both what they offer and how they operate – “business as usual” is not an option. While some may champion traditional approaches to teaching and learning (the champion university, other forms of provision will emerge which offer different approaches – hence the virtual university and the commercial university. The Disruptor University offers micro-credentials, personalized services and education as a service models for corporations – it emphasizes continuous learning rather than degrees and credentials. Written in Australia, the monograph is well worth reading for those interested in future focused planning.