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Comparative Analysis of Digital Transformation Strategies in Open Universities of the United Kingdom, China, and Ghana

Authors
Zhiwu Gong1, *
1Open University of Guangzhou, Guangdong, P. R. China
*Corresponding author. Email: kungcw@126.com
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Zhiwu Gong
Available Online 15 December 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-497-6_3How to use a DOI?
Keywords
digital transformation; open universities; sustainability; Digital Maturity Model
Abstract

Digital transformation (DT) in open universities is a critical yet underexplored frontier in achieving the Sustainable Development Goal for quality education. This transformation involves integrating digital tools and strategies to enhance educational delivery, improve accessibility, and maintain competitive advantages. A comparative perspective on the strategies, challenges, and opportunities associated with digital transformation in open universities is provided. This study analyzes DT strategies in three open universities (UKOU, OUC, Ghana) through a dual lens of institutional maturity and sustainability. It analyzes the opportunities and challenges, as well as the strengths and weaknesses, facing open universities. Using a customized Digital Maturity Model (DMM), the author identifies four sustainability challenges: financial resilience, infrastructural scalability, the environmental impact of digital tools, and equitable access. The findings reveal divergent pathways. The UKOU prioritizes R&D-driven innovation, the OUC aligns with state policy mandates, and Ghana adopts hybrid OER models to overcome infrastructural gaps. The paper concludes with a sustainability framework for DT in open education, emphasizing cross-institutional collaboration and the lifecycle assessment of digital initiatives.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2025 International Conference on Educational Innovation and Information Technology (EIIT 2025)
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Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
15 December 2025
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978-2-38476-497-6
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2352-5398
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