Adelman, C. (2009) The Spaces Between Numbers: Getting International Data on Higher Education Straight Washington DC: The Institute for Higher Education Policy
A report that takes a close look at the way statistics on higher education systems are compiled, and the dangerous lack of consistency resulting in false conclusions being drawn from comparisons.
See also:
Jaschik, S. (2009) Apples and Oranges Inside Higher Education, November 4
Dr. Tony Bates is the author of eleven books in the field of online learning and distance education. He has provided consulting services specializing in training in the planning and management of online learning and distance education, working with over 40 organizations in 25 countries. Tony is a Research Associate with Contact North | Contact Nord, Ontario’s Distance Education & Training Network.
