Coronavirus-Led Lockdown Boosts Online Education: 3 Gainers
The novel coronavirus has spread across 208 countries and infected over a million people worldwide. Stay-at-home orders have been issued by governments for safety against the spread of the coronavirus. Such lockdowns have impacted education of nearly 1 billion children globally. Hence, schools and universities have resorted to existing technology platforms like Microsoft and Google and other conferencing apps like Zoom to impart lessons. This has boosted the online education industry. Remote schooling is a necessity in this time of crisis and it keeps students engaged and helps them continue their education.