Online education worldwide: current status and emerging trends

Abstract

The ubiquity of information technology has impacted every aspect of our lives; it has changed the way we work, interact with others, process, analyze, and share information. E-evolution or e-revolution (Palvia, 2013) has witnessed e-mails, e-commerce, e-government, and now e-education. E-education or online education is changing the way we approach teaching and learning. While information technology (IT) integration has been happening for many years, changes in education delivery models due to recent advances in digital technologies has been very profound. As institutions worldwide adapt to these advances, it has created a very dynamic education landscape that has generated a lot of interest among researchers, educators, administrators, policy makers, publishers, and businesses. Online education now has become a mainstream global phenomenon, and many institutions are experimenting with innovative models. This trend in online education presents many opportunities as well as challenges for all stakeholders. This article explores the evolution of online education and raises questions that need to be addressed by business schools