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Ritika Mallik, Inventiva observes, Learning
via the Internet is a trend that has gained popularity behind the
closed doors of apartments and offices. How is the online education
segment developing? We will answer this question in our article.
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| Photo: Inventiva |
Facts & statistics about online learning
Online
learning is a form of distance learning. It has existed on the market
in various forms for decades. Even before the pandemic, Internet
education was developing more and more actively every year. Although
online learning is more convenient for students for many reasons, they
still face the same problems as in offline learning…
While
learning over the Internet does not seem like a daunting task, most
schools and universities faced significant challenges in the
implementation phase. Some of the main difficulties were as follows:
- The use of technology by the older generation of teachers.
- Difficulty tracking progress with academic performance.
- Control over the conduct of tests and exams in a remote format.
- Access to online educational tools and platforms.
- The need for additional costs for their implementation.
It
was easier for educational institutions that already offered online
programs. There are many examples in the USA and Europe. Eight Ivy
League universities (including Harvard University, Princeton University,
Brown University, and Yale University) have successfully implemented
distance learning, albeit with some caveats. Basically, this practice is
carried out along with the traditional forms of training. Some
universities have previously operated online courses that duplicate the
programs of the main specializations.
So
far, only the University of Pennsylvania offers a full online education
in the American Ivy League educational institutions. Other universities
in the country that provide fully online bachelor’s degree programs
are:
- Arizona State University
- Oregon State University
- University of Florida
- Colorado State University
- Oklahoma University
- Colorado State University
- Washington State University
- University of Massachusetts Lowell
- Pace University
The
global market for massive online training courses is predicted to grow
by 29% annually from 2021 to 2025 and become the fastest growing
industry in the education sector. This means that the market turnover
could reach $21.4 billion by 2025…
Many
believe that learning over the Internet is booming because of the
pandemic. However, this is not quite true. The numbers indicate that the
industry has only accelerated in its development, but the trend itself –
the widespread introduction of online education, the creation of
training courses, and the interaction with teachers without the physical
presence in the classroom – has been with us for a long time and,
perhaps, it will be with us forever.
Source: Inventiva