ASTUTE STRATEGIES AND INSTITUTIONAL INITIATIVES FOR SUSTAINABLE QUALITY ASSURANCE IN DISTANCE E-LEARNING UNIVERSITIES

Saltiel Khololo Collen Mataboge
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Saltiel Khololo Collen Mataboge: Department of Educational Leadership and Management, College of Education, University of South Africa, South Africa

Social Sciences and Education Research Review, 2025, vol. 12, issue 2, 90-99

Abstract: The thrust of this conceptual paper is to examine and enhance astute strategies and institutional initiatives that underpin sustainable quality assurance in distance e-learning universities, particularly in the post-pandemic era. The study delves into fundamental tenets that determine the effectiveness, resilience, and equity of virtual education systems, including pedagogical innovation, digital infrastructure, and institutional governance. The critical question is: How can universities strategically align teaching practices and institutional policies to ensure enduring quality in distance education? An intensive literature review is adopted in this qualitative approach, utilizing scholarly books and peer-reviewed articles as primary data sources. An interpretive paradigm is used to analyse conceptual frameworks and global best practices, allowing for a nuanced understanding of context-sensitive quality assurance mechanisms. Findings emerged that emphasize the importance of integrated policy design, faculty development, student-centered pedagogy, and continuous evaluation in sustaining academic excellence. The study contributes immensely to the discourse by offering a strategic blueprint for institutional renewal and pedagogical transformation. Implications for institutional policymakers and implementers include the need for adaptive leadership, inclusive digital strategies, and robust monitoring systems. Nonetheless, limitations include the conceptual nature of the study and the absence of empirical validation, which may affect generalizability.

Keywords: quality assurance strategies; pedagogical innovation initiatives; higher education policy; pedagogical transformation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I23 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17870663

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