Modernisation of Higher Education in Emerging Economies: An exploration of opportunities & challenges for collaborative partnerships on Open Distance Learning between Chinese & African Universities

Zhu, Xia and Chikwa, Gladson (2020). Modernisation of Higher Education in Emerging Economies: An exploration of opportunities & challenges for collaborative partnerships on Open Distance Learning between Chinese & African Universities. In: Annual International Forum on Higher Education, 20-22 Nov 2020, Zhengzhou, China.

Abstract

Cognisant of the wide range of cooperation between China and Africa and the existing strong Sino-African relationship, this article explores the international cooperation between Africa and China in the higher education domain, especially in the field of ODL. The study employed data triangulation relying on both secondary and primary sources to address the main research questions. It sheds light on the development of ODL in Chinese HEIs with a focus on academic professional development. The article argues that ODL is crucial for emerging economies’ sustainable development. Key factors such as political, technological and socio-cultural features play a crucial role in the development and effective implementation of ODL. By exploring the potential opportunities and identifying related challenges, this article contributes to an understanding of how mutually beneficial partnerships between African universities and Chinese HEIs can be developed within the wider framework of Sino-Africa relationships.

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