OER Knowledge CloudJournal ArticleAdhya, Debolina HalderAl Bastaki, Eesa M.Suleymanova, SaraMuhammad, NasiruddeenPurushothaman, ArunprasadThe COVID-19 pandemic has compelled higher education institutions (HEI) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and globally to shift to a new pedagogy that is sustainable and resilient to crises and disruptions. It necessitated the integration of technologies as part of pedagogical innovation and modification of higher education practices – advancing toward a more holistic integration of physical and digital tools and methods to enable more flexible, creative, collaborative and participatory learning. In terms of pedagogy, an open approach to learning is essential, combining in-person teaching with technological tools and online learning.20242024/06/24EnglishAsian Association of Open Universities JournalUnited Arab Emirates10.1108/AAOUJ-07-2023-00862414-6994yesdistance and online learningopen pedagogyopen educational practicessustainable education10-1108_AAOUJ-07-2023-0086.pdfUnited Arab Emirates, Asia