A Multidimensional Framework for Assessing Global Digital Education Partnerships: Towards Evidence-Driven Governance

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10.2991/978-2-38476-577-5_62How to use a DOI?

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Global Digital Education Partnerships; Assessment Framework; Evidence-Driven Governance; Digital Transformation; Educational Monitoring; Cross-border Collaboration

Abstract

The proliferation of global digital education partnerships (GDEPs) — from joint online degree programs to transnational micro-credential platforms — has outpaced the development of robust assessment frameworks for evaluating their efficacy and sustainability. Current evaluative approaches predominantly rely on isolated metrics such as enrollment figures, learner satisfaction surveys, or technological functionality, thereby failing to capture the complex, systemic nature of these collaborative endeavors. Informed by the global paradigm shift toward data-informed and evidence-driven educational monitoring, this paper proposes a novel five-dimensional framework designed to provide a holistic assessment of GDEP health and effectiveness. The framework encompasses the dimensions of Strategic Alignment & Governance, Pedagogical & Curricular Co-creation, Technological Interoperability & Data Ethics, Cultural Inclusivity & Engagement, and Long-term Sustainability & Impact. It emphasizes the critical transition from mere data aggregation to the generation of actionable evidence to steer partnership development and refinement. Through analytical application to contrasting case studies, the framework demonstrates diagnostic utility in identifying systemic vulnerabilities, uncovering synergistic potentials, and guiding the digital transformation processes within cross-border educational initiatives. This study contributes to the academic discourse in international higher education, learning analytics, and digital governance by offering a structured, scalable instrument for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners dedicated to advancing equitable, effective, and sustainable models of global educational collaboration.

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AU  - Kexin Zhu
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/05/15
TI  - A Multidimensional Framework for Assessing Global Digital Education Partnerships: Towards Evidence-Driven Governance
BT  - Proceedings of the 2026 5th International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities and Arts (SSHA 2026)
PB  - Atlantis Press
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SN  - 2352-5398
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