COVID Era: An Upsurge of Online Learning
It is not all bleak during the Covid-19 pandemic though there seems to be no sign of it leaving us alone anytime soon. More people are getting infected as the world is racing against time to develop an effective vaccine. Despite the pandemic, there is however one area that is seeing an upsurge – Online Learning. While the disease has managed to close schools and colleges across the world, students and educational institutions are using the internet to ensure that education doesn’t suffer.
A Demand for Online Courses
The virus infestation has pushed many people to stay indoors either without work or working from home. This has given them ample time to up skill themselves and prepare for the future demands that employers can place on them.
E-learning courses in India are seeing a sudden increase in enrollment under various subjects that will help people to arm themselves with additional skills and in-depth knowledge. Educational platforms are offering a variety of courses that can help employed people to become more competent in their jobs or add additional qualifications that will help them progress in their careers.
Understanding the Benefits of Online Learning
What Covid-19 has done for many people is that it has made them realize the benefit of e-learning even in normal times. Those who are at home due to its effect are now exploring online courses. They are also realizing that such education is not just good for now, but also when they start working after normalcy has set back in. The flexibility in time offered by these courses is very useful for working people. They can read lessons whenever they are free. There are no fixed hours or duration for online classes.
Government Initiatives towards Online Learning
The pandemic situation has pushed central and state governments to take steps to reach education to homes. With schools closed, online learning is the only way to teach students. This has been extended to colleges too, with many institutions offering regular courses online during this period. Indian government’s push for expanding internet coverage will surely increase the number of people benefiting from e-learning courses in India. Many institutions have already been granted permission to offer regular degrees online. These universities have been advised to give credit for online certification obtained from foreign institutions.
Empowering Everyone with the Necessary Skills
Post Covid-19, when the country returns to normalcy, people will continue to enjoy the
benefit of e-learning as many universities are increasing the number of online courses. Apart from regular subjects, these institutions will also offer specially designed modules that can help people acquire skills that they will need for employment. India will soon have more working-age people than any other nation. All of them will need to be equipped with skills for getting jobs. A lack of educational infrastructure will make online courses the only option of gaining knowledge.
To Sum It Up
Though online education started much before Covid-19 happened, its importance is being realized more in today’s dynamic environment. Students and others seeking to learn are unable to do it from physical classrooms. This has instigated the public to explore and enjoy the benefits of online learning. The trend is sure to continue and prosper.
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