Universities Have Much To Learn From Edtechs And Other Online Education Pioneers

Online education pioneers are doing well and some even better than most colleges and universities. These early adopters of online education combine the benefits offered by Artificial Intelligence and advanced analytics to provide students with ultra-modern and personalised learning. For years, these pioneers, which include companies, edtechs and institutions, have been refining their pedagogy and have also been able to offer on-demand student support in a variety of digital formats. Thus, colleges and universities have much to learn, especially from those who have recently entered the educational sector. According to a survey conducted by McKinsey & Company, the education pioneers focus on eight dimensions of the learning process to successfully engage students in online learning. These are organised across three comprehensive propositions: create a seamless journey for students, adopt an engaging approach to teaching, and build a caring network. The report also showed an emphasis on when online learning will become a magisterial medium for delivering knowledge and skills to students.