Rethinking Higher Education in the Digital Age

Co-funded by the European Union within the Jean Monnet Research Centre of Excellence, Hunan Normal University (Grant no. 101126782). Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them. This book is published in English. The language buttons for other languages like CN, DE, FR etc. are AI translations only, please only quote the English original.

Table of Contents

Part I: Foundations and Frameworks

1. Ethical Frameworks for AI in Higher Education: Between European Regulation and Chinese Innovation— Martin Woesler pp. 6-20

2. Teaching Means – Humanity and AI from a Philosopher's View— Ole Doering pp. 21-37

3. Student Data Protection in the Digital University: GDPR and China's PIPL Compared— Martin Woesler pp. 38-57

Part II: Teaching and Learning in Transformation

4. The End of Translation: How AI is Transforming Cross-Cultural Communication in Education— Martin Woesler pp. 58-76

5. Learning a Foreign Language with and without AI: An Empirical Comparative Study— Martin Woesler pp. 77-96

6. Navigating the Challenges of AI Integration in Chinese Language Teaching and Learning— Fang Lu pp. 97-112

7. Beyond the Classroom: Alternative Learning Forms, Institutions, and Goals for the AI-Transformed Labour Market— Martin Woesler pp. 113-131

Part III: Technology and Innovation

8. Virtual Reality and Smart Learning Spaces: Immersive Technologies in Chinese and European Universities— Martin Woesler pp. 132-145

9. Digital Natives in China and Europe: Comparative Digital Literacy, AI Attitudes, and Educational Implications— Martin Woesler pp. 146-162

Part IV: Future Directions

10. University of the Future: AI-Enhanced Higher Education Between European Humanism and Chinese Innovation— Martin Woesler pp. 163-180

11. Green Digital Education: Sustainability, Digital Sobriety, and Environmental Awareness in EU and Chinese Universities— Martin Woesler pp. 181-196

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Woesler, Martin (ed.). Rethinking Higher Education in the Digital Age: AI, Sustainability, and Digital Innovation in China and Europe. European University Press, 2026. ISBN 978-3-86515-439-2. DOI: 10.12906/9783865154392.

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