BLENDED LEARNING A CONVERGENCE OF ONLINE LEARNING AND FACE-TO-FACE EDUCATION FOR IMPARTING BETTER EDUCATION IN INDIA

INDERBIR KAUR
2016 PEOPLE International Journal of Social Sciences  
Student sector in the developing world are frequently cited as being among the most important beneficiaries of online education initiatives such as massive open online courses (MOOCs). All over the world the concept of online learning is spreading at higher speed rather it is in junior education or in higher education. The convergence of online learning and face to face conversation to a different fold refers to a concept of Blended learning. Blended learning method refers to "mixing of
more » ... t learning environments". It combines traditional face-to-face classroom methods with more modern computer-supported activities using Internet and other advanced technology. According to History of Indian Education, Traditional teaching method is most popular method of teaching in Indian school which involves face to face interaction and cannot be eliminated from Indian education culture. Online learning, web based learning, intelligent tutor systems are the new technologies in education which helps in profound improvements. Online learning has unique abilities to provide students with enriched learning experiences, to extend learning beyond the school day, and to support more successful PEOPLE: International Journal of Social Sciences
doi:10.20319/pijss.2016.s21.226235 fatcat:zul4ey6ib5hcxbfaomchkhsp7a