In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, the need for advancement and innovation in open and distance learning has never been more critical. This conference on distance and digital education has been designed to explore the recent developments in open, distance, digital and blended learning globally, and the challenges faced by various stakeholders in their business models and sustainability in the future.
This conference seeks to highlight emerging trends in digital learning environments, including the integration of adaptive learning technologies, skill enhancement and immersive virtual experiences. It further aims to facilitate networking among educators, researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders to examine, debate, and cooperate in creating the future of distance and digital learning, in response to the fast-paced advancements in technology, pedagogical methods, and societal shifts.
Aligned with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasises on expanding access, equity, and quality through the integration of technology and flexible learning models, this conference actively contributes to fostering innovation in open and distance education. It supports NEP’s goals of promoting lifelong learning, inclusive education, and the effective use of online platforms to transform the Indian education system into a holistic, learner-centric, and future-ready framework, at par with the global scenario.
The conference will bring together international and national experts, leaders and researchers of open, distance, digital and blended learning to achieve the conference goals.