Everything around us is getting digitised and so is the education system. Ishan Gupta
tells you how online knowledge programmes have gained popularity with
working professionals who want to pursue further studies for better job
prospects
Online education in India has grown at a rapid speed, making it one of the most talked about concepts in the education sector. Due to the challenges of the present education system, there is a growing realisation that problems like delivery, assessments and general consumption of information can be addressed by leveraging technology.
Different schools of thought exist in this regard. While one possesses the view that online education is growing but can’t match the importance of offline learning, the other appreciates and accepts the newer trends emerging in the space.
As a working professional, up-skilling oneself is a challenge because one does not really want to stop working and get back to studying. And it is because of this need that online education works very efficiently. It gives enough flexibility to professionals to enhance their skills while pursuing their full time job. This keeps professionals abreast with the latest information of their respective industries as well as updated with ongoing advancements.
Also, the process of shifting from one industry to another becomes easier as one can easily gain industry relevant knowledge while working and shift immediately after they have gained the relevant know-how of the newer industry. This is a more time saving and cost effective approach to one's career prospects. For instance, the Taj Group of Hotels had a tie up with the Swiss hospitality institute Glion Institute of Higher Education for online training of their managerial employees.
Online education has become a fantastic alternative and the growing awareness of various online courses is enticing more and more students to opt for this mode of study. The reason behind pursuing education through an online medium is different for each one; some do it to up-skill themselves while others do it to gain accreditation from renowned universities worldwide in order to build better qualifications from the convenience of their home. It is also a more cost effective and faster form of learning.
Though online education is at its nascent stage in India as compared with other countries, there is indeed an immense potential for this industry to grow. According to the report by Business Standard it is estimated that the e-learning market is going to see a whopping rise in the years to come.
According to industry experts, by 2014 the e-learning market will be a whopping Rs .2.5 lakh crore. The best part about the e-learning domain is that it is not restrictive; students from all walks of life can pursue online courses.
Studies show that students from Tier II and Tier III cities are responding immensely well to the online education and are taking sincere initiatives to enhance their skills by undertaking relevant courses.
Another reason mounting to the success of online education is the preference of the students to learn at their own pace. Additionally, for people who have erratic working hours, the preference for the online medium of education rises as they feel comfortable in pursuing a degree of their own choice at their own pace.
Therefore, education players in the market are not only offering interesting courses, but also provide unique services like telephonic support, online chat, networking forums and communication platforms to enhance the level of learning. Such innovative services are leveraging technology and pushing the scope of online education amongst potential audiences.
Online education has already penetrated the Indian culture. Many education players have understood the scope of this growing industry and are therefore venturing into the online education space. They sincerely believe that education can no more be confined to the four walls of the classroom; rather it is beyond this cliched system. The education parameters and standards have advanced to great heights and are all set to bring about a radical change in the ideologies and acceptance levels of the people.
To sum it up, it can be aptly said that no module of learning can ever be labeled as ‘perfect’. Rather it is the changing times that dictate the new patterns of learning. At this juncture, it is online education that is galloping effectively and is all set to change the education scenario. A famous American scholar Will had said: “Education is the transmission of civilisation.” Hence, it is apparent that education system ought to adapt itself to needs of the time and change
Online education in India has grown at a rapid speed, making it one of the most talked about concepts in the education sector. Due to the challenges of the present education system, there is a growing realisation that problems like delivery, assessments and general consumption of information can be addressed by leveraging technology.
Different schools of thought exist in this regard. While one possesses the view that online education is growing but can’t match the importance of offline learning, the other appreciates and accepts the newer trends emerging in the space.
As a working professional, up-skilling oneself is a challenge because one does not really want to stop working and get back to studying. And it is because of this need that online education works very efficiently. It gives enough flexibility to professionals to enhance their skills while pursuing their full time job. This keeps professionals abreast with the latest information of their respective industries as well as updated with ongoing advancements.
Also, the process of shifting from one industry to another becomes easier as one can easily gain industry relevant knowledge while working and shift immediately after they have gained the relevant know-how of the newer industry. This is a more time saving and cost effective approach to one's career prospects. For instance, the Taj Group of Hotels had a tie up with the Swiss hospitality institute Glion Institute of Higher Education for online training of their managerial employees.
Online education has become a fantastic alternative and the growing awareness of various online courses is enticing more and more students to opt for this mode of study. The reason behind pursuing education through an online medium is different for each one; some do it to up-skill themselves while others do it to gain accreditation from renowned universities worldwide in order to build better qualifications from the convenience of their home. It is also a more cost effective and faster form of learning.
Though online education is at its nascent stage in India as compared with other countries, there is indeed an immense potential for this industry to grow. According to the report by Business Standard it is estimated that the e-learning market is going to see a whopping rise in the years to come.
According to industry experts, by 2014 the e-learning market will be a whopping Rs .2.5 lakh crore. The best part about the e-learning domain is that it is not restrictive; students from all walks of life can pursue online courses.
Studies show that students from Tier II and Tier III cities are responding immensely well to the online education and are taking sincere initiatives to enhance their skills by undertaking relevant courses.
Another reason mounting to the success of online education is the preference of the students to learn at their own pace. Additionally, for people who have erratic working hours, the preference for the online medium of education rises as they feel comfortable in pursuing a degree of their own choice at their own pace.
Therefore, education players in the market are not only offering interesting courses, but also provide unique services like telephonic support, online chat, networking forums and communication platforms to enhance the level of learning. Such innovative services are leveraging technology and pushing the scope of online education amongst potential audiences.
Online education has already penetrated the Indian culture. Many education players have understood the scope of this growing industry and are therefore venturing into the online education space. They sincerely believe that education can no more be confined to the four walls of the classroom; rather it is beyond this cliched system. The education parameters and standards have advanced to great heights and are all set to bring about a radical change in the ideologies and acceptance levels of the people.
To sum it up, it can be aptly said that no module of learning can ever be labeled as ‘perfect’. Rather it is the changing times that dictate the new patterns of learning. At this juncture, it is online education that is galloping effectively and is all set to change the education scenario. A famous American scholar Will had said: “Education is the transmission of civilisation.” Hence, it is apparent that education system ought to adapt itself to needs of the time and change
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