Teaching is becoming one of the most challenging professions in society as
the world is changing at an exponential speed, especially during the pandemic. In the
current economic scenario characterised by changes in industry advancements in the
fields of artificial intelligence, intelligent robots, the Internet of Things, augmented
reality, virtual reality, autonomous driving vehicles, big data and neuro-technological
brain enhancements, traditional classroom coaching cannot always meet the
requirements of lifelong learning. Learning has been shifted in higher education
institutions (HEI) and working professionals like corporate trainers, professors and
consultants need to integrate eco-friendly education. They must understand how they
can correlate and put their knowledge in varied contexts according to the requirements
of the industry. Traditional, blended, and virtual e-learning using modern
communication technologies has an influence on the teaching-learning process in the
new era which offers tremendous opportunities and reduces the cost of living. The
future generation is expected to be highly trained in emerging communication
technologies by learning how to use these technologies in a pedagogical context and
need to appreciate the values associated with remote educational strategies. The
fundamental challenge encountered by teachers is to understand the concepts of
Education 4.0 and educational institutes must adapt to the demands and challenges of
Industry 4.0. There is a necessity for rethinking teaching and redesigning learning to be
relevant to post-pandemic learning needs and practices.
Keywords: Blended E-learning, Education 4.0, Industry 4.0, Traditional Elearning, Virtual E-learning.
