Introduction

Abstract

The increasing affordances of new technologies provide both new opportunities and challenges for teaching in higher education. Equipping instructors with the necessary teaching competencies to overcome these challenges in the digital era is imperative. This handbook serves as a reference for higher education stakeholders. It aims to cultivate high-quality instructors, improve higher education quality, and drive digital education transformation. It covers the context, theoretical foundations, and standards for teaching competency development. The book provides a practical framework for fostering teaching competencies across various levels and includes real-world examples of current practices.