ChatGPT in Higher Education: Advantages, Challenges, and Impact on Students, Educators and Institutional Leaders

Book Synopsis: The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP) have brought forth innovative language models like ChatGPT, potentially transforming higher education. This book, "ChatGPT in Higher Education: Advantages, Challenges, and Impact on Students, Educators, and Institutional Leaders," aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the role of ChatGPT and similar language models within the academic landscape, examining their benefits, risks, and implications for various stakeholders. The book is structured to provide a balanced view of the opportunities and challenges associated with adopting ChatGPT in higher education. It begins with an introduction to the background, motivation, and overview of language models and ChatGPT, then presents the current state-of-the-art in the field. The following chapters delve into the specific applications and impact of ChatGPT on students, teachers, and academic and administrative leaders, as well as its role in identifying plagiarism, paraphrasing, and rephrasing issues. It then discusses the benefits and risks of ChatGPT in higher education, providing insights into its potential for enhancing teaching, research, and innovation, as well as the associated concerns. A detailed examination of how ChatGPT can be used for preparing essays and research articles without plagiarism is also included. To further illustrate the capabilities and issues associated with ChatGPT, this book presents case studies that demonstrate its use in generating review articles and addressing complex questions. Additionally, it explores the potential of ChatGPT in developing skills for employment, entrepreneurship, and business. The final chapter concludes with remarks on the future of language models like ChatGPT and critical recommendations for higher education institutions considering their adoption. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for educators, academic leaders, researchers, and policymakers interested in understanding the transformative potential of ChatGPT and similar language models within the higher education ecosystem.