Volume 49 - 1 - Winter / Hiver 2023 - A Narrative Case History of Distance Education Before, During, and After COVID-19 in China and Iran

Oct 15, 2026

Educational hub refers to centres of excellence in higher education and research aimed at delivering high-quality education to national and international students to strengthen national competitiveness. During COVID-19, rapid shifts toward online learning worldwide showed remote learning’s growing importance even after lockdowns. Scaled remote learning during the pandemic provided evidence of the value of online learning, including cross-regional knowledge exchange. The paper examines educational hubs for international education through online learning with digital technology, analyzing online and blended models and describing successful China and Iran cases.

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Abstract

Introduction

Remote teaching during COVID-19

International education impacts

Case history scope and focus

Volume 49 (1) Winter / Hiver 2023 A Narrative Case History of Distance Education Before, During, and After COVID-19 in China and Iran Une histoire de cas narrative de l'enseignement à distance avant, pendant et après COVID-19 en China et en Iran Mohsen Keshavarz, Torbat Heydariyeh University of Medical Sciences, Iran Li Yuan, Beijing Normal University Zhuhai Campus, China Abstract Educational hub refers to centres of excellence in higher education and research whose aims are to provide high-quality education for both national and international students to enhance the competitiveness of the country. These educational hubs provide an opportunity for knowledge exchanges and innovation in local regions through education and training. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, rapid shifts were made towards online learning in education around the world. Although the lockdown is over, remote learning will likely play an increasingly prominent role in education. The adoption of scaled remote learning during the pandemic provided evidence of the importance of online learning. They offer an insight into global society, helping prepare students for an increasingly interconnected world by facilitating links between different regions. Educational hubs can be tied to distance learning and are successful in attracting international students when offering a combination of distance learning methods and innovative programs. This paper examines the phenomenon of educational hubs in higher education for international education through online learning with digital technology. New opportunities for online and distance learning within the definition of educational hubs are analyzed, and three online and blended learning models that reflect the development of educational hubs based on COVID-19 conditions of education are offered. In addition, the successful cases and experiences of distance learning hubs in China and Iran in recent years are described. Keywords: educational hub; COVID-19 ; Iran; China Résumé Le pôle éducatif fait référence aux centres d'excellence dans l'enseignement supérieur et la recherche dont les objectifs sont de fournir une éducation de haute qualité aux étudiants nationaux et internationaux afin d'améliorer la compétitivité du pays. Les hubs offrent une opportunité d'échanges de connaissances et d'innovation dans la région par le biais de l'éducation et de la CJLT/RCAT Vol. 49 (1) formation. En réponse à la pandémie de COVID-19, des changements rapides ont été opérés versl'apprentissage en ligne dans l'éducation dans le monde entier. Bien que le confinement soit terminé, l'apprentissage à distance jouera probablement un rôle de plus en plus important dans l'éducation. L'adoption de l'apprentissage à distance à grande échelle pendant la pandémie a prouvé l'importance de l'apprentissage en ligne.L'impact sera différent pour chaque élève. Les hubs peuvent également offrir un aperçu de la société mondiale, aider à préparer les étudiants à un monde de plus en plus interconnecté, ainsi qu'à faciliter les liens entre différentes régions. Dans le contexte de la COVID- 19, il n'y a plus de présence sociale dans les universités. Les centres éducatifs sont liés à l'apprentissage à distance et réussissent à attirer des étudiants internationaux lorsqu'ils offrent une combinaison de méthodes d'apprentissage à distance et de programmes innovants. Cet article examine le phénomène des pôles éducatifs dans l'enseignement supérieur pour l'éducation internationale par l'apprentissage en ligne avec la technologie numérique. De nouvelles opportunitésd'apprentissage en ligne et à distance dans le cadre de la définition des centres éducatifs sontanalysées, et trois modèles d'apprentissage en ligne et mixtes qui reflètent le développement de centres éducatifs basés sur les conditions d'éducation COVID-19 sont proposés. En outre, les cas et expériences réussis des pôles d'apprentissage à distance en Chine et en Iran ces dernières

FAQs

What does the paper describe as an educational hub?

It describes educational hubs as centres of excellence in higher education and research that provide high-quality education to national and international students and promote knowledge exchange and innovation.

How did COVID-19 change education according to the introduction?

The pandemic replaced traditional face-to-face campus-based education with online distance education, pushing universities to rethink operational models and adopt blended approaches.

What is the paper’s main analytical focus?

It examines the phenomenon of educational hubs in higher education for international education through online learning with digital technology, including three online and blended learning models.

Oct 15, 2026

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