Drivers for choosing online education course India in 2020

In 2020, about 51 percent of aspirant students stated that affordability was their main driving factor behind choosing an institution for an online education course. Online education had been accepted widely in the recent years and was further accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Higher education in India

Higher education

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the higher education ecosystem in India witnessed an unprecedented makeover. During this period, all of India’s institutions were forced to adapt to digital tools and technologies that brought about a complete rehaul not just to the pedagogic aspects of online teaching, but also to the experiential and administrative functions of higher education. The challenges that stemmed as a result of this affected not just students but also teachers and other facilitators working in academia, calling for more flexible and adaptable systems.

Remote education

Dring this period, higher educational institutions in India together with relevant industries joined forces to create programs and curricula guaranteeing an exchange of essential knowledge while focusing on building the student’s competencies and capabilities to match the needs of the industry. Some of the hallmarks of this innovative paradigm of education are built on mobile technology, internet coverage and high-speed internet and social media platforms that afford the student flexibility while learning anytime and anywhere. Another key feature is that the role of the teachers pivoted to that of facilitators and mentors in this modern era of education.