{"id":20759,"date":"2026-01-15T19:21:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T18:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.uned.es\/cued\/?p=20759"},"modified":"2026-08-04T20:11:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T18:11:02","slug":"investigacion-doctoral-sobre-la-internacionalizacion-de-las-universidades-europeas-abiertas-y-a-distancia-realizada-con-el-apoyo-academico-de-la-uned-y-la-catedra-unesco-de-educacion-a-distancia-cue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uned.es\/cued\/investigacion-doctoral-sobre-la-internacionalizacion-de-las-universidades-europeas-abiertas-y-a-distancia-realizada-con-el-apoyo-academico-de-la-uned-y-la-catedra-unesco-de-educacion-a-distancia-cue\/","title":{"rendered":"Investigaci\u00f3n doctoral sobre la internacionalizaci\u00f3n de las universidades europeas abiertas y a distancia, realizada con el apoyo acad\u00e9mico de la UNED y la C\u00e1tedra UNESCO de Educaci\u00f3n a Distancia (CUED)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

La CUED ha participado en la investigaci\u00f3n doctoral realizada por Selin \u00c7elikba\u015f Gigante Parrilla sobre Pol\u00edticas de internacionalizaci\u00f3n de las universidades europeas de ense\u00f1anza abierta y a distancia<\/em>. La tesis ha sido dirigida por la profesora Elif Toprak, de la Universidad Anadolu de Turqu\u00eda<\/strong><\/mark><\/a>. En su realizaci\u00f3n cont\u00f3 con el apoyo de la profesora \u00c1ngeles S\u00e1nchez-Elvira Paniagua, directora de la C\u00e1tedra UNESCO de Educaci\u00f3n a Distancia, en calidad de codirectora. La aceptaci\u00f3n de esta responsabilidad reforz\u00f3 significativamente la dimensi\u00f3n internacional de la investigaci\u00f3n, proporcionando una valiosa orientaci\u00f3n acad\u00e9mica durante todo el proceso doctoral. Sel\u00edn \u00c7elikba\u015f defendi\u00f3 con \u00e9xito su tesis doctoral el 28 de noviembre de 2025, en el Departamento de Educaci\u00f3n a Distancia de la Escuela de Posgrado en Ciencias de la Educaci\u00f3n de la Universidad de Anadolu (T\u00fcrkiye), ante un tribunal compuesto por cuatro miembros.<\/p>\n\n\n

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La investigaci\u00f3n realizada analiza el papel de la internacionalizaci\u00f3n en la gesti\u00f3n estrat\u00e9gica y el aseguramiento de la calidad de la educaci\u00f3n superior abierta y a distancia<\/strong>, prestando especial atenci\u00f3n a las pol\u00edticas y pr\u00e1cticas de las universidades europeas de educaci\u00f3n abierta y a distancia. Mediante un dise\u00f1o cualitativo de estudio de casos m\u00faltiples, el trabajo combina el an\u00e1lisis documental de las estrategias institucionales de internacionalizaci\u00f3n con entrevistas semiestructuradas realizadas a personas expertas de instituciones pertenecientes a la Asociaci\u00f3n Europea de Universidades de Ense\u00f1anza a Distancia <\/mark><\/strong><\/a>(EADTU). La investigaci\u00f3n se fundamenta en un enfoque sist\u00e9mico y se apoya en las perspectivas te\u00f3ricas del institucionalismo liberal y el neoinstitucionalismo.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Los resultados muestran que las pol\u00edticas y pr\u00e1cticas de internacionalizaci\u00f3n est\u00e1n condicionadas por los enfoques de gesti\u00f3n institucional, los contextos culturales y las caracter\u00edsticas propias de la educaci\u00f3n abierta y a distancia. En lugar de adoptar un modelo \u00fanico, las universidades abiertas europeas desarrollan diferentes estrategias de internacionalizaci\u00f3n, aunque comparten objetivos comunes, como reforzar el aseguramiento de la calidad, ampliar la colaboraci\u00f3n internacional y participar en redes acad\u00e9micas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Una parte significativa de esta investigaci\u00f3n se llev\u00f3 a cabo en la Universidad Nacional de Educaci\u00f3n a Distancia (UNED) entre octubre de 2023 y agosto de 2024, gracias a una beca de investigaci\u00f3n concedida por el Consejo de Investigaci\u00f3n Cient\u00edfica y Tecnol\u00f3gica de T\u00fcrkiye (T\u00dcB\u0130TAK). Durante este periodo, la autora desarroll\u00f3 su investigaci\u00f3n doctoral como investigadora visitante en la UNED, benefici\u00e1ndose de la experiencia internacionalmente reconocida de esta universidad en el \u00e1mbito de la educaci\u00f3n abierta y a distancia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

La colaboraci\u00f3n con la profesora \u00c1ngeles S\u00e1nchez-Elvira Paniagua, como directora de la C\u00e1tedra UNESCO de Educaci\u00f3n a Distancia (CUED) y vicerrectora adjunta para la Coordinaci\u00f3n de OpenEU en la UNED, proporcion\u00f3 un importante marco acad\u00e9mico para el estudio. Dada la amplia trayectoria de la profesora S\u00e1nchez-Elvira Paniagua en los \u00e1mbitos de la cooperaci\u00f3n internacional, la transformaci\u00f3n digital y la educaci\u00f3n abierta y a distancia, la C\u00e1tedra UNESCO de Educaci\u00f3n a Distancia ofreci\u00f3 un entorno enriquecedor para avanzar en el estudio de la internacionalizaci\u00f3n de las instituciones de educaci\u00f3n superior. Su prolongada colaboraci\u00f3n con la Asociaci\u00f3n Europea de Universidades de Ense\u00f1anza a Distancia (EADTU), as\u00ed como sus v\u00ednculos acad\u00e9micos y profesionales con responsables y destacados especialistas de las instituciones que integran esta asociaci\u00f3n, contribuy\u00f3 sustancialmente al desarrollo de la investigaci\u00f3n. Estas redes profesionales, consolidadas a lo largo del tiempo, facilitaron el intercambio acad\u00e9mico, favorecieron el acceso a diferentes perspectivas institucionales y mejoraron significativamente la calidad y el desarrollo del estudio doctoral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

La investigaci\u00f3n tambi\u00e9n incluy\u00f3 entrevistas a personas expertas de siete instituciones de educaci\u00f3n superior y organizaciones internacionales de Am\u00e9rica Latina, as\u00ed como de la Universidad de Sud\u00e1frica<\/mark><\/strong><\/a> (UNISA). Aunque estos datos se recopilaron en el marco m\u00e1s amplio del estudio doctoral, trascienden el \u00e1mbito europeo de la tesis. Por este motivo, se ha considerado que esta investigaci\u00f3n puede servir de base para una publicaci\u00f3n internacional independiente, centrada en la colaboraci\u00f3n y la internacionalizaci\u00f3n entre la UNED y las instituciones de educaci\u00f3n superior de Am\u00e9rica Latina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

En este contexto, \u00c1ngeles S\u00e1nchez-Elvira Paniagua present\u00f3, en nombre del equipo de investigaci\u00f3n, un avance del estudio titulado \u00abAn\u00e1lisis comparativo de las pol\u00edticas y pr\u00e1cticas de internacionalizaci\u00f3n de las universidades latinoamericanas de educaci\u00f3n abierta y a distancia\u00bb<\/em>. La presentaci\u00f3n tuvo lugar en el XXI Encuentro Regional de AIESAD, celebrado en la Universidad Nacional Aut\u00f3noma de M\u00e9xico (UNAM) en noviembre de 2025, y sintetiz\u00f3 los resultados de las entrevistas abiertas realizadas a l\u00edderes de varias universidades miembros de la Asociaci\u00f3n Iberoamericana de Educaci\u00f3n Superior a Distancia, AIESAD<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>, as\u00ed como a representantes de la Associa\u00e7\u00e3o Brasileira de Educa\u00e7\u00e3o a Dist\u00e2ncia<\/strong><\/mark> <\/strong><\/mark>ABED<\/a><\/mark><\/strong> de Brasil, el Instituto<\/strong> Latinoamericano y del Caribe para la Calidad de la Educaci\u00f3n Superior a Distancia<\/strong><\/a>, CALED, de Educador y la propia AIESAD.<\/p>\n\n\n

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A partir de la investigaci\u00f3n doctoral, actualmente se trabaja en la preparaci\u00f3n de sus resultados para su publicaci\u00f3n en una revista acad\u00e9mica internacional revisada por pares, con el prop\u00f3sito de contribuir a la literatura cient\u00edfica mundial sobre la internacionalizaci\u00f3n de la educaci\u00f3n superior abierta y a distancia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PhD Research on the Internationalization of European Open and Distance Universities Completed with the Academic Support of UNED and the UNESCO Chair in Distance Education (CUED)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The UNESCO Chair in Distance Education (CUED) participated in the doctoral research conducted by Selin \u00c7elikba\u015f Gigante Parrilla on the Internationalization Policies of European Open and Distance Teaching Universities<\/em>. The thesis was supervised by Professor Elif Toprak of Anadolu University (T\u00fcrkiye). Professor \u00c1ngeles S\u00e1nchez-Elvira Paniagua, Director of UNED\u2019s UNESCO Chair in Distance Education, also supported the research as co-supervisor. Her acceptance of this role significantly strengthened the international dimension of the research and provided valuable academic guidance throughout the doctoral process. Selin \u00c7elikba\u015f successfully defended her doctoral thesis on 28 November 2025 before a four-member examination committee at the Department of Distance Education, Graduate School of Education, Anadolu University (T\u00fcrkiye).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The research examines the role of internationalization in the strategic management and quality assurance of open and distance higher education, with a particular focus on the policies and practices of European open and distance teaching universities. Using a qualitative multiple case study design, the study combines document analysis of institutional internationalization strategies with semi-structured interviews conducted with experts from member institutions of the European Association of Distance Teaching Universities (EADTU). The research is grounded in a systems approach and draws on the theoretical perspectives of liberal institutionalism and neo-institutionalism. The findings demonstrate that internationalization policies and practices are shaped by institutional management approaches, cultural contexts, and the distinctive characteristics of open and distance education. Rather than following a single model, European open universities pursue diverse internationalization strategies while sharing common objectives such as strengthening quality assurance, expanding international collaboration, and participating in academic networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A significant part of this research was carried out at the Universidad Nacional de Educaci\u00f3n a Distancia (UNED) between October 2023 and August 2024, supported by a research scholarship awarded by The Scientific and Technological Research Council of T\u00fcrkiye (T\u00dcB\u0130TAK). During this period, the author conducted her doctoral research as a visiting researcher at UNED, benefiting from its internationally recognized expertise in open and distance education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The collaboration with Prof. Dr. \u00c1ngeles S\u00e1nchez-Elvira Paniagua, Director of the UNESCO Chair in Distance Education (CUED), Deputy Vice-Rector for the Coordination of OpenEU at UNED and Professor in the Department of Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatment at UNED, provided an important academic framework for the study. Given Professor S\u00e1nchez-Elvira Paniagua\u2019s extensive work on international cooperation, digital transformation, and open and distance education, the UNESCO Chair in Distance Education (CUED) offered an enriching environment for advancing research on the internationalization of higher education institutions. Moreover, her long-standing involvement with the European Association of Distance Teaching Universities (EADTU) and her academic connections and background with vice-rectors and leading experts across EADTU member institutions made a substantial contribution to the progress of the research. These well-established professional networks facilitated academic exchange, supported access to institutional perspectives, and significantly enhanced the quality and development of the doctoral study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The research also included interviews with experts from seven higher education institutions and international organizations in Latin America, as well as the University of South Africa (UNISA). Although these data were collected within the broader doctoral study, they extend beyond the European scope of the dissertation. Consequently, this research has been identified as the basis for a separate international publication focusing on collaboration and internationalization between UNED and higher education institutions in Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this context, \u00c1ngeles S\u00e1nchez-Elvira Paniagua presented, on behalf of the research team, an overview of the study entitled \u201cComparative Analysis of the Internationalization Policies and Practices of Latin American Open and Distance Education Universities.\u201d<\/em> The presentation took place at the AIESAD Meeting held at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in November 2025 and summarised the findings from open-ended interviews with leaders from several AIESAD member universities, as well as representatives of ABED, CALED and AIESAD itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building on the doctoral research, work is currently underway to prepare the dissertation for publication in an international peer-reviewed academic journal, with the aim of contributing to the global literature on the internationalization of open and distance higher education.<\/p>\n

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