The book "Future of Higher Education – Nine Mega Trends" was co-authored by V Pattabhi Ram, a noted Chartered Accountant and educationist, along with other contributors.
It explores transformative trends that will shape the future of higher education, especially in the context of technology, globalisation, and new learning paradigms.
Option (B), Urjit Patel, is the former RBI Governor and is known for his work in economics, not higher education books.
Option (C), RC Bhargava, is the Chairman of Maruti Suzuki and has authored works related to the automobile industry.
Option (D), M Venkaiah Naidu, is a politician and former Vice President of India, known for speeches and political writings but not this specific book.
Therefore, the correct answer is (A) V Pattabhi Ram.