Compares conditions of academic tenure and its functional equivalent in post secondary education in selected Anglo-American countries and in countries governed by civil-service regimes. Draws conclusions regarding nomination and dismissal, the case of distant-study teaching, effects of brain...

Based on a case study approach in twelve countries, analyses and compares current practices and trends in employment relationships in higher education.

Wie bereiten Schulen ihre Schüler auf die Herausforderungen der Zukunft vor? Mit dem OECD-Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) sind die Voraussetzungen dafür geschaffen worden, anhand von international vergleichbaren Indikatoren die grundlegenden Kompetenzen von 15-jährigen...