ONLINE EDUCATION: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN THE DIGITAL AGE
##semicolon##
Keywords: online education, digital learning, accessibility, digital divide, teacher readiness, student engagement, e-learning, COVID-19, hybrid learning##article.abstract##
Abstract: Online education has become a significant part of the global education system, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated its growth. This paper explores the advantages and limitations of online learning, focusing on accessibility, flexibility, cost-efficiency, and technological barriers. It examines how digital learning tools have changed the traditional classroom environment and discusses the role of teachers and institutions in maintaining quality. The paper concludes that while online education offers numerous benefits, careful planning and equal access are necessary to ensure its effectiveness and inclusivity.
##submission.citations##
• Allen, I. E., & Seaman, J. (2017). Digital learning compass: Distance education enrollment report 2017. Babson Survey Research Group.
• Aristovnik, A., Keržič, D., Ravšelj, D., Tomaževič, N., & Umek, L. (2020). Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on life of higher education students: A global perspective. Sustainability, 12(20), 8438. https://doi.org/10.3390/su12208438
• Bao, W. (2020). COVID‐19 and online teaching in higher education: A case study of Peking University. Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies, 2(2), 113–115. https://doi.org/10.1002/hbe2.191
• Dhawan, S. (2020). Online learning: A panacea in the time of COVID-19 crisis. Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 49(1), 5–22. https://doi.org/10.1177/0047239520934018
• UNESCO. (2022). Global education monitoring report 2022: Technology in education. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. https://www.unesco.org
