Online Learning in the Age of Digital Transformation

Abstract

Online education is already superior to the traditional educational system due to the growing online adoption post-pandemic era. From 2012, when the concept of the MOOC generated its initial wave of excitement, to the present, online teaching methodologies are still in their prime and have significant room for expansion. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the idea of the digital world has become an emergent trend in online education. The digital age has become a potent and vital opportunity for higher education. By replacing traditional pedagogy with online models, e-learning has gained popularity in many countries. It is the process that equips teachers and students with the ability to develop digital skills and prepare them for the global digital economy. In this chapter, an overview of online learning in the age of digital transformation is provided. The chapter concludes with several recommendations for future research.