The COVID-19 has resulted in schools shut all across the world. Globally, over 1.2 billion children are out of the classroom. As a result, education has changed dramatically, with the distinctive rise of e-learning, whereby teaching is undertaken remotely and on digital platforms. Research suggests that online learning has been shown to increase retention of information, and take less time ...
People are increasingly accessing online courses to help them navigate today’s ever changing labour market. Online learning platform Coursera recorded 20 million new student registrations in 2021. The highest rate of new learner growth online came from emerging economies. Online learning is an important tool helping to close the widening global skills gap.
In a survey of more than 2,500 teachers in eight countries, which was carried out in October/November 2020, there was one thing everyone seemed to agree on – online learning is not as effective as classroom-based teaching.
Online learning has been viewed as the disruptive innovation in higher education today, with traditional classroom instruction at risk of being replaced by superstar professors teaching elabourate courses developed by teams – or by Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) offering instruction to students worldwide (see, e.g., Christensen and Eyring 2011, Cowen and Tabarrok 2014). Even if they do ...
Higher education institutions worldwide faced challenges when switching to online learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the experience highlighted how online learning could make education more engaging and accessible for many students. Lecturers and teachers should embrace the opportunities offered by digital distance learning to revolutionize education for the better.
The second form of online education consists of professional training and certification preparation. Such online learning is usually targeted at professionals or students seeking training or preparing for certification exams. Popular courses include training in foreign languages, accounting and nursing.
The implementation of online education in South Korea has been relatively smooth, thanks to the country's excellent internet infrastructure. However, many students and teachers have expressed dissatisfaction with this new paradigm. Moving education online, as South Korea's experiences demonstrate, requires long-term, systemic change backed up with policy.
Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) could transform education systems and make them more equitable. It can accelerate the long overdue transformation of education systems towards inclusive learning that will prepare young people to thrive and shape a better future. At the same time, teachers can use these technologies to enhance their teaching practice and professional experience.
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in worldwide school closures and children falling behind. Digital learning has proven to be an essential tool in the educational process.
In the face of global challenges, higher education must foster a culture of digital literacy and nurture in students the skills to solve complex problems.
