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Barriers and drivers of innovation in higher education: Case study-based evidence across ten European universities

ĽUbica BajzíkováIndra DedzeAnna Lašáková

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Economic growthSociology and Political ScienceHigher educationbusiness.industry05 social sciences050301 educationDevelopmentEducationPolitical science0502 economics and businessComputingMilieux_COMPUTERSANDEDUCATIONEducation policyDisengagement theoryComparative educationbusiness0503 education050203 business & management

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Abstract The paper advances current knowledge on factors affecting higher education institutions in their quest for innovation in education. Based on an analysis of ten institutional cases from five European countries, a comprehensive description and classification of barriers and drivers of innovation are provided. Results indicate certain “disengagement” in relation of higher education institutions and education policy makers, business, and students as well as between higher education institutions’ managers and their subordinates. Based on the findings, major innovation-related challenges in the higher education are discussed and related practical recommendations are presented.

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2017-07-01International Journal of Educational Development
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijedudev.2017.06.002