Who does not dream of studying and learning from the experts in their fields and the world leaders in their industries? Who does not dream of going abroad and studying at the finest institutions of the world and learning with world-class facilities and techniques? Well, learning from the best is what every student and every learner dreams of. At every stage of our life, we wish to be in a learning space that is led by industry experts who use the best techniques and tools for imparting knowledge and benefitting the earners with their experiences and skills. A learning space that provides you not only all the knowledge that you need and the skills that will help you succeed but also the guidance and support of a teacher who has gone through every stage that you will go through and will understand you and help you strive through the same.
In the last two years, the education system has moved to the online space and has been functioning in that way for students of all age groups. It is very well known that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, every place had to be shut down and educational institutions of all types were also shut down to ensure the safety and well-being of the students, teachers, staff members and all other employees of educational institutions. This system has proven to be beneficial for the teachers and the learners in multiple ways. The most commonly known benefits of the online education system are flexibility and inclusivity. Anyone and everyone have the opportunity to teach and learn from the comfort of their home and do so when it is feasible for them. This has made teaching and learning much more accessible for all and also ensured that no one is left behind. The evolving technology and the easy access to the internet play a major role in making this possible.
One of the benefits of the online education system that is often over-shadowed is that the concept of a learning space has changed for the better. Learning is no longer limited to a classroom or contained in a textbook prescribed by the educational institution. Learning on the go and learning from anywhere is a major possibility now. This helps in ensuring that no student misses out on their opportunity to learn and gets equal access to learning tools and resources. Another added feature is that you have the opportunity of learning from anyone around the globe and you are no longer limited to learning locally.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, not only were educational institutions shut down but also travel was prohibited across the globe. Students who had plans of studying abroad and pursuing courses of their choice in the top universities of the world were disheartened and it was a rough time for everyone who had plans of moving to another land as a learner could not find any options of what they could do. During this period, many educational institutions including universities, colleges and schools started offering short-term online courses. These online courses offered learning opportunities not only to the students who were sure about higher studies abroad but to everyone who wished to learn from the faculty at the top universities around the world. Online courses were introduced and a very large number of students had the opportunity to learn from the top faculty of the world and global experts in their respective fields of interest. These courses could be made available using an online courses platform, the website of the educational institution or any other portal. Many institutions had offered distance learning programs for the first time and these programs were a lottery for most students who could not dream of studying at these places. A lot of institutions created their own courses while others sponsored courses created by the multiple online course creators and enhanced the existing course with their support.
Other than students, freshers and working professionals too benefitted from the online course space. Course selling had gained a lot of popularity during this period and a very large number of professionals from various industries started creating online courses to teach students. Professionals had the opportunity to upskill and learn from these courses created by industry experts from around the globe.