Towards Quality Assurance In Higher Education: Examining The Interplay Between Outcome-Based Education, Accreditation Processes, And Institutional Rankings

Abstract

This paper delves into the complex web of quality assurance in wider education through looking at OBE, the accreditation processes and the degree of institutional rankings. Through a mixed methods strategy that combines with surveys and interviews, the effectiveness of OBE’s was assessed; which they si what they found out that it has the characteristic of being accountable, improving student learning and aligning the curriculum. In addition, the qualitative analysis showed a clear example of how accreditation processes play an essential role in developing and maintaining institutional quality despite the issues of strictness of the process and bureaucracy burden. Ranking institutions assert strong effect on the perception of quality, also shaping institutional reputations and inclining stakeholders to interest in certain institutions at the top of the rating race. Integration of qualitative and quantitative findings and their reports made possible a thorough understanding of the interrelationships between the components, which offers policy recommendations and practices. To sum up, the research shows that the whole approach of quality assurance within higher education is the greatest need and is founded on regular development and couples to the new challenges.