知识经济下高等教育的未来

in collaboration with World Government SummitThe World Government Summit (WGS)is a global platform dedicated to shaping the futureof governments worldwide. Each year, the Summit sets the agenda for the next generationof governments with a focus on how they can harness innovation and technology to solveuniversal challenges facing humanity.The WGS is a knowledge exchange center at the intersection of government, futurism,technology, and innovation. It functions as a thought leadership platform and networking hubfor policymakers, experts and pioneers in human development.The Summit is a gateway to the future as it functions as the stage for analysis of future trends,concerns, and opportunities facing humanity. It is also an arena to showcase innovations, bestpractice, and smart solutions to inspire creativity to tackle these future challenges.2To Inspireand EnableThe Next Generationof Governments Table of ContentsForewordExecutive SummaryContext: The Changing Landscape of Work and EducationThe Future for Higher Education Has Arrived Ahead of ScheduleOnline Learning– Myth and RealityWhat Does Disruption Mean for the RelationshipBetween Work and Education?The Cost Versus Value DilemmaThe Role of Government and Regulatory ReformEnduring Wisdom from 350 BCERecommendationsAbout KPMG 68121422283642485054 This KPMG research paper is published in collaboration with the World GovernmentSummit (WGS). The paper uses original research, interviews with global experts andindustry leaders to identify what the next generation of education ecosystems needsto meet the current and future challenges of the workplace and broader economy.The focus is on long-term research and trends to ensure that the findings andrecommendations have a long, interactive life. Complemented by continued debate inthe media, regular updated reports and thematic panel discussions this collaborativeeffort takes the conversation to the next level, building on smaller and strategic events.We address this context and these following questions, particularly as they relate topost-secondary education:Our rapidly changing reality presents the need for future-proof fields of study toprovide a framework in which to manage these changes. The education system willneed to be fluid, agile and not deeply rooted in the principles of the last century.What will the ideal education system of the century look like?1.How can we determine if a field of study is future-proof?What are the criteria of assessment?2.Do future-proof fields of study exist within the current education model?If so, what are they?3.Can combining existing fields of study give birth to future-proof fields of study?4.How can governments nationally implement future-proof education programs?5.What reforms to education systems would enable future generations to findemployment?We explore the significant changes in this sector in recent years by synthesizing currentresearch and analysis by KPMG, complemented by external expertise in the form ofinterviews with two global leaders in education. We look at the decline of the ‘goldenage’ of universities in the developed world and the new demands being placed on theeducation sector to meet employer requirements driven by digital disruption.Our analysis addresses the overarching themes of geopolitical change, environmentalpressures, pandemic impact and the ongoing development and application of digitaltechnology. We then explore the future proofing of work and education in differentfields of study. We investigate higher education models, multi-disciplinary approaches,government policies/programs, and education systems.We also take a deep view, leveraging longitudinal research and case studies,tracking shifts over multiple decades.Foreword 8Executive Summary The global environment surrounding workand education has been changing rapidly inrecent decades. This has created new patternsof work and demands on the educationsystem. Our latest analysis indicates thesechanges have been accelerated by the recentCOVID-19 pandemic.Theuptake of digital technologyacross the entire educationlandscape has moved quickly in the last 2 years with rapidup skilling of faculty in online teaching and assessment.However, not all digital change is positive. The consensusfrom substantive studies, some running for more than 20years, has highlighted several compelling points requiringreflection and discussion:•Online course uptake has increased dramatically in the lastdecade, though this is heavily weighted to business andtechnology subjects•Non-completion rates on online platforms are very high1•Leading institutions are balancing the teaching of digitaland technical skills with more agile and enduring skillssuch as creativity, critical thinking and communication.Multi-disciplinary approaches are being used to preparestudents for multiple careers and shifts in the technologylandscape2•Forward-thinking government policymakers in advancedeconomies like Japan have a long-term focus on a simi