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University 4.0: Professors' Perceptions on the Future of Higher Education. Evolutionary Progress or Revolutionary Change?

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The convergence of several emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, 3D printing, big data, and augmented reality into the fourth industrial revolution has profoundly changed all facets of life, including higher education. The speed and nature of change in the aim and structure of the University of the Future may take two paths: evolutionary, termed the University 4.0 model, or revolutionary, called the University 4.1 model. A semi-structured survey was designed to explore the perception of university professors about the University of the Future. A total of 142 professors from 23 countries responded to the study. The results gave valuable insights into the vision of the world's academic community for University 4.0/4.1.

Source: Multidisciplinary Journal for Education Social and Technological Sciences

DOI: 10.4995/muse.2025.23314

Authors: María Isabel Pozzo, Abdallah Al-Zoubi

Institutions: Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas, Princess Sumaya University for Technology

Language: English

Topic: Educational Innovations and Challenges

Subfield: Information Systems

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409409251

FWCI: 3.321

Cites: 28

Cited by: 3

Related to: 10