Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025), Articles
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025)

INTERNATIONAL COMPARISON OF DIGITAL LEARNING INNOVATIONS IN CONTEMPORARY HIGHER EDUCATION: EUROPE AND ASIA

Articles
Published 2025-11-24
Nargiza Rakhimova
senior lecturer at the Department of Uzbek and Russian Languages at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy
Umirzakova Barno Akram qizi
University of World Economcy and Diplomaty, student
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Keywords

pedagogy, modernization, instructional design, policy alignment, faculty development, infrastructure readiness, organizational culture.

Abstract

This study compares digital learning innovations in higher education across Europe and Asia, analyzing how strategies, governance models and pedagogical practices shape technology adoption. A qualitative review of ten academic and policy sources identifies major regional patterns in digital transformation. European institutions tend to use bottom-up approaches driven by autonomy and internal quality mechanisms, while Asian systems adopt top-down, government-led models that support rapid implementation but limit local flexibility. Despite structural differences, both regions benefit from investment, staff training and coherent pedagogical alignment. The study suggests that combining national coordination with institutional autonomy offers the most sustainable approach to digital innovation in higher education.

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