As higher education institutions move closer to reopening campuses, many will still use a hybrid learning model for the foreseeable future.
Even before the pandemic, online education was growing at a rapid pace. In 2018, more than 30 percent of American college students took at least one class online. A study in the Journal of Global Information Technology Management estimated that online learning was on track to become mainstream by 2025.
While most students struggled with the initial shift to remote learning in 2020, many now say they prefer a mix of in-person and online learning. Even after the pandemic subsides, experts estimate higher education institutions will see steady growth in online courses. Driven by the need for quality content — as well as concerns for cost-effectiveness and student debt — the e-learning market is forecast to grow by $21.64 billion by 2024, according to the global market research firm Technavio.
As professors and instructors prepare for a post-pandemic education environment, learning how to effectively teach in a hybrid learning setting will be critical. To foster better educational outcomes in this learning environment, universities will need to invest in new technologies and professional development programs for instructors that focus on student engagement.
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