The recent developments, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, resulted in an unexpectedly sudden and complete shift to online education all around the world. Web-based Learning Management Systems (LMS) (such as BlackBoard and Moodle) and broadcasting systems (such as Webex and GoToWebinar), have proven that the technological infrastructure is fundamentally there. This is especially true for higher education disciplines which do not require 3D physical interaction with humans, equipment, or materials. […} Online education has its advantages and disadvantages. The most major advantage of online education with respect to financials is that it digitally encapsulates some of the core functions of the instructor and can digitally amplify, multiply, and deliver these encapsulated functions at minimal costs. Furthermore, if effectively designed and delivered, online education can be as good as or better than face-to-face instruction?
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| Ertek, G. and Belghiti-Mahut, S. (2020). Beyond the Pandemic: How can Private Universities Transform with Online Education. Harvard Business Review Arabia. Available under (in Arabic) and (in English). |