Advances in Distance Learning in Times of Pandemic

The book Advances in distance learning in times of pandemic is devoted to the issues and challenges faced by universities in the field of distance learning in covid times. It covers both theoretical and practical aspects connect to distance education. It elaborates issues regarding distance learning, its challenges, assessment by students and their expectations, the use of tools to improve distance learning, and the functioning of e-learning in the industry 4.0 and society 5.0 eras. The book also devotes a lot of space to the issues of Web 3.0 in University e-learning, quality assurance, and knowledge management. The aim and scope of this book is to draw a holistic picture of ongoing online teaching-activities before and during the lockdown period and present the meaning and future of e-learning from students’ points of view, taking into consideration their attitudes and expectations as well as industry 4.0 and society 5.0 aspects. The book presents the approach to distance learning and how it has changed, especially in the time of the pandemic that revolutionized education.

Highlights:

the function of online education has changed before and in the time of a pandemic

e-learning is beneficial in promoting digital citizenship.

distance learning characteristic in the era of industry 4.0 and society 5.0

era of industry 4.0 treats distance learning as a desiderable form of education

The book covers both scientific and educational aspects and can be useful for University level Under Graduate, Post Graduate and Research Grade courses and can by refeered by anyone interested in exploring the diverse aspects of distance learning.