Return of Academic Authority in Open Universities: Exploration and Analysis of the Logicality, Value and Path

Abstract

The paper is to clarify the controversial issue as to the open university system needs or not to promote the return of its academic authority and status. Via analyzing the origin of the above controversy and the realistic dilemma, as well as the refuting and logical interpretation, it proves the important position of academic authority in the internal governance structure of open universities. Therefore, considering the era background of high-quality development of education, ensuring the status of academic authority in open universities is of great importance in improving the quality and competitiveness of education. In the end, the realization path will be proposed as how to ensure the return of academic authority in the open university system.