Top 4 eLearning Predictions for India

by Richa Jha Asistent Manager Education is no longer confined to the four walls of a dilapidated classroom in India. eLearning in India has gone through rapid changes, thanks to the advances in technology. In 2012, the Education sector factbook had predicted the eLearning market to grow at an average of 23% in the years 2013-2017. This has proven to be quite true.
    
Distance is now no longer a barrier due to emergence of new devices like APIs, mock papers online, Indian social networking sites, as well as faster internet speeds. Also, new terms have been introduced to the online education sector such as; eMock, Xapi, HTML5, VR, AR,etc.

Following are the top 4 eLearning technologies to look out for –


1. mLearningapps

Many students including some educationists often think of mobile learning to be the same as eLearning on a mobile phone. The former requires careful content conversion with highly skilled instructional design and development techniques. Mixing the two is like thinking that online music and mp3 CDs are the same.

mLearning apps can not only give interactive audio-video lessons, but also render mock test exams just like a gaming app. According to Deloitte, "the cost of developing an app for 2 OSs is 160% higher than for 1 OS."


2. Virtual Reality

Virtual reality or VR is the term for a three dimensional, computer generated environment. In terms of eLearning, the students do not simply need to look at the images. They can actually experience the content of the lesson in the classroom or at their desks.

VR allows learners to directly interact with the study material either through a program or even through Indian social networking sites. This increases the engagement factor and also the motivation to learn. The use of this technology can appeal to a range of people allowing them free practice tests.


3. Augmented Reality

Augmented Reality or AR goes beyond the simulated experience of VR. By bringing the real and digital worlds together, it forms an immersive tool which gives multi-sensory experience to the learner.

Students can practice in AR environments where they shall collaborate with other people. Students can see what others are seeing and share information just like they do on social networking websites.

According to academic experts, this is the most promising of all eLearning predictions for India.


4. Cloud-based learning

On a school and college level, cloud based education is having a dual impact. Content providers can store free practice tests and course modules on cloud and let the users download on demand.
It will also likely streamline corporate training processes which are affordable and based on cloud. Students will no longer need to buy a whole module. They can get mock papers online stored on cloud.

According to many experts, apart from these predictions, there are some basic factors that will guide the eLearning in the future. These are: Social, Mobile, Cloud, and Information. Together, all these could lead a change in IT infrastructure that will in turn have an impact on the education sector’s path, initiatives, plans and trends.

This article is written on behalf of Sabakuch E-learning. For more details, visit their online website.

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