12. Which statement about higher education and metaverse is correct?(1)The Metaverse is a combination of "meta” and "verse" (universe), representing the next generation of the Internet.(2)The ultimate goal of the metaverse is to build a virtual world that fully simulates the real world.(3)The metaverse is just a game and does nothing for education.(4)The combination of metaverse and higher education may be a way forward. A.(1) (2) (3) (4) B.(1) (2) (4) C.(2) (3) D.(2) (3) (4)

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is making large investments into the development of the Metaverse.  However, there are other companies also focusing on the Metaverse.  The Metaverse can best be described as:  Question 78AnswerSelect one:a.An environment consisting of users and digital transactions based on the exchange of virtual goods and services.b.An environment used for the purposes of playing online gamesc.An opportunity for large companies to market and sell their productsd.None of these choicese.Currently accessible only through the use of a virtual reality headset purchased from Meta

Higher education has long been a respected field as professors have traditionally been seen as essential contributors to the vast store of thought and knowledge in the sciences and humanities as well as indispensable mentors and educators to young people entering their specific fields. _______ the reality of higher education in the 21st century has dramatically changed the position of “professor,” and both students and professors are among those who suffer from the changing economics of higher education.

1. How many tiers of education are there in Australia? 2. What does tertiary education include? 3. Which authority oversees educational matters in Australia?

Question 1Multiple Choice: Which detail best illustrates why many adult Americans do not pursue postsecondary education?Need help with this skill? Review Part 2."By 2020, nearly two-thirds of jobs will require postsecondary education." (Paragraph 1)"fewer than 45 percent of adult Americans currently have earned an associate degree or higher" (Paragraph 1)"The cost of higher education and its impact on access and opportunity is a major barrier" (Paragraph 2)"Talent and ability are not relegated to those of higher means." (Paragraph 2)

By 2020, nearly two-thirds of jobs will require postsecondary education. Yet, fewer than 45 percent of adult Americans currently have earned an associate degree1 or higher, as reported in national data.The cost of higher education and its impact on access and opportunity is a major barrier to more students earning degrees. Talent and ability are not relegated2 to those of higher means. Our present challenge is to assure education and opportunity for students from all backgrounds. Sadly, we as a nation have been comfortable with very good schools for the haves and less than good ones for the have-nots.Question 1 On the federal level, Pell awards3 should be increased and eligibility expanded for students with the greatest need. Pell awards should also be allowed to continue to apply during the summer terms so that students persist and graduate on time.On average, an American student takes 5.1 years to earn the bachelor’s degree. Time to degree completion has increased over the past decades due to a number of factors, such as the need to work and inadequate pre-collegiate schooling. Each extra year increases the cost of the bachelor’s degree by 25 percent. The time it takes to earn a bachelor’s degree could be reduced if students didn’t have to take courses to acquire math and language skills that are normally mastered in high school.Questions 2-3[5]Bold steps are needed. These include building an equitable K-12 educational pipeline that provides better college readiness for all of America’s students. Quality K-12 requires great teachers who remain in the profession and teach in schools with the greatest need. The teaching profession must be elevated and the nation’s best students should be encouraged to become teachers. For their service, school loans should be forgiven or repaid. Colleges and universities should also create postsecondary certificates and credentials meeting the needs of students entering careers that do not require college degrees.Questions 4-5The HBCU4 where I serve as president, Xavier University of Louisiana, has been leading the nation in educating African-Americans who go on to achieve medical degrees. The school also excels in preparing students who achieve Ph.D.s in the STEM fields. A 2017 study has ranked the university 6th in the nation for social mobility, whereby students from the lower 40 percent of the U.S. income distribution enter the upper 40 percent. Our success and the success of other HBCUs should dispel any notion that talent is associated with socioeconomic5 status.The education of our citizens is not only an individual but a collective benefit: America thrives if it develops all of its talent.Question 6