Definition
A social network is a web-based application, a system of open relationships and exponential growth. On a social network, a user invites other users to establish an online connection via the platform. In turn, each user also creates their own group of contacts to create a network of connections (Assimakopoulos et al. 2017; Cheung et al. 2011). In the educational arena, a social network can also be a tool to support management decisions.
Introduction
In recent years, universities have faced various changes and circumstances that have affected the formulation of strategies and operational management. Among such changes – varying in nature and geographical scope –are, for example, economic changes, changes in the regulation of the education system, or the internationalization of education (i.e., Daniel 2015; Uslu 2018). In this context of change, the digital context generates new challenges and opportunities that influence different areas of the university’s organization...
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Melián-Alzola, L. (2020). Social Networks in Higher Education Management. In: Tatnall, A. (eds) Encyclopedia of Education and Information Technologies. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-10576-1_227
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