Table Of ContentAdvances in Distance Learning
in Times of Pandemic
The book Advances in Distance Learning in Times of Pandemic is devoted to the issues and
challenges faced by universities in the field of distance learning in COVID-19 times. It cov-
ers both theoretical and practical aspects connected to distance education. It elaborates on
issues regarding distance learning, its challenges, assessment by students and their expec-
tations, the use of tools to improve distance learning, and the functioning of e-learning
in Industry 4.0 and Society 5.0 eras. The book also devotes a lot of space to the issues of
Web 3.0 in University e-learning, quality assurance, and knowledge management. The aim
and scope of this book are to draw a holistic picture of ongoing online teaching activities
before and during the lockdown period and present the meaning and future of e-learning
from students’ points of view, taking into consideration their attitudes and expectations as
well as Industry 4.0 and Society 5.0 aspects. The book presents the approach to distance
learning and how it has changed, especially in the time of the pandemic that revolution-
ized education.
Highlights
• The function of online education has changed before and during the time of a
pandemic
• E-learning is beneficial in promoting digital citizenship
• Distance learning characteristic in the era of Industry 4.0 and Society 5.0
• Era of Industry 4.0 treats distance learning as a desirable form of education
The book covers both scientific and educational aspects and is useful for university-level
undergraduates, postgraduates, and research-grade courses and can be referred to by
anyone interested in exploring the diverse aspects of distance learning.
Advances in Distance Learning
in Times of Pandemic
Edited by
Joanna Rosak Szyrocka
Justyna ywiołek
Ż
Anand Nayyar
Mohd Naved
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Library of Congress Cataloging‑in‑Publication Data
Names: Rosak-Szyrocka, Joanna, editor. | Żywiołek, Justyna, editor. |
Nayyar, Anand, editor. | Naved, Mohd, editor.
Title: Advances in distance learning in times of pandemic / edited by
Joanna Rosak-Szyrocka, Justyna Żywiołek, Anand Nayyar, Mohd Naved.
Description: First edition. | Boca Raton, FL : Chapman & Hall/CRC Press, 2023. |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Identifiers: LCCN 2022045251 (print) | LCCN 2022045252 (ebook) |
ISBN 9781032334417 (hardback) | ISBN 9781032344591 (paperback) |
ISBN 9781003322252 (ebook)
Subjects: LCSH: Web-based instruction. | Internet in education. |
Internet in higher education. | Social distancing (Public health) and education.
Classification: LCC LB1044.87 .A384 2023 (print) | LCC LB1044.87 (ebook) |
DDC 371.33/44678–dc23/eng/20221107
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2022045251
LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2022045252
ISBN: 9781032334417 (hbk)
ISBN: 9781032344591 (pbk)
ISBN: 9781003322252 (ebk)
DOI: 10.1201/9781003322252
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Contents
Preface, vii
Editors, xi
Contributors, xv
Chapter 1 ◾ COVID-19 Impact on Educational Institutions:
A Detailed Analysis 1
ali rehman, Shujaat Khan, and Fathyah haShim
Chapter 2 ◾ E-Learning as a Desirable Form of Education in the
Era of Society 5.0 23
K. jayanthi, m. Sugantha priya, S. Saranya, r. gomathi, and dahlia Sam
Chapter 3 ◾ Education Situation in Online Education before the
Pandemic and in the Time of Pandemic 53
heSham magd, henry jonathan, and Shad ahmad Khan
Chapter 4 ◾ Factors Affecting E-Learning System in Management
Students during COVID-19 in India 73
pooja darda, om jee gupta, and meenal pendSe
Chapter 5 ◾ New Technology Anxiety and Acceptance of Technology:
An Appraisal of MS Teams 105
Shad ahmad Khan and heSham magd
Chapter 6 ◾ The Paradigm Shift in Higher Education and Impact of
Distance Learning in Era of Industry 4.0 and Society 5.0 135
r. thiyagarajan and V. hariSh
Chapter 7 ◾ The Use of Web 3.0 in University E-learning,
Quality Assurance, and Knowledge Management 155
Zahid huSSain
v
vi ◾ Contents
Chapter 8 ◾ The Influence of Industry 4.0 and 5.0 for Distance Learning
Education in Times of Pandemic for a Modern Society 177
joSeph Bamidele awotunde, emmanuel Femi ayo, gBemiSola janet ajamu,
taiBat Bolanle jimoh, and Sunday adeola ajagBe
Chapter 9 ◾ Innovations of Teaching and Testing English to Students of
other Majors Online During COVID-19 Pandemic at Mila
University Centre, Algeria 215
aBderrahim BouderBane
Chapter 10 ◾ Distance Learning and Higher Education Hybridization:
Opportunities and Challenges for Students with
Disabilities 237
CriStina dumitru
Chapter 11 ◾ E-Learning: A Catalyst to Promote the Digital Citizenship 273
pratiKSha dixit and uSha pathaK
INDEX, 299
Preface
“Technology will not replace great teachers
but technology in the hands
of great teachers can be transformational”
George Coures
The focus of the 21st century’s educational system is students; therefore, the digitalization
of education and its continuous improvement is a necessary condition for the functioning
of modern universities. The modern period is characterized by technology. In the current
state of the higher education system, every area of life is somehow connected to technol-
ogy. The emphasis on digital competence continues to grow in popularity in higher edu-
cation, and COVID-19 has raised social awareness of the need for digital skills because
college students in the 21st century are the generation who have grown up with the rapid
development of computer networks and who have witnessed the unprecedented develop-
ment of online media represented by the internet, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence.
Higher education, universities, and other institutions employ information and communi-
cation technology (ICT) more often now for administrative, educational, and pedagogical
responsibilities as well as for curriculum development.
The aim of the book is to present the situation of education both before and after the
pandemic; opportunities and challenges faced by universities; and aspects of Web 3.0. The
authors analyzed factors affecting the adoption of e-learning systems in management stu-
dents as well as the level of acceptance of technology. The book is a reference point for read-
ers to seriously think and research distance learning with regard to Industry 4.0 in order
to improve quality, university development, and knowledge management because the book
provides solutions to various problems faced by universities that are of key importance to
their functioning in the world of Society 5.0.
The book comprises 11 chapters. Chapter 1 titled “COVID-19 Impact on Educational
Institutions: A Detailed Analysis” analyzes the future of e-learning in higher education
institutions and provides an overview of the e-learning process, along with associated
information, benefits, and downsides; in addition, the chapter discusses the impact of
COVID-19 on the world’s economy and behavior of governments toward education spend-
ing”. Chapter 2 titled “E-Learning as a Desirable Form of Education in the Era of Society
5.0” provides a detailed idea of e-learning platform as a desirable form of education in
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viii ◾ Preface
the age of Industry 4.0 Society 4.0 after covid-19 outbreak”. Chapter 3 titled “Education
Situation in Online Education before the Pandemic and in the Time of Pandemic” presents
a critical description of the global education system to highlight the changes made due
to the COVID-19 pandemic and also illustrates the changes taking place in teaching and
learning methods before and during the pandemic and also comprehend the role of tech-
nology in teaching and learning. Chapter 4 titled “Factors Affecting E-Learning System
in Management Studies during COVID-19 in India” discusses the numerous factors that
influence management students’ adoption of an e-learning system during COVID-19.
Chapter 5 titled “New Technology Anxiety and Acceptance of Technology: An Appraisal
of MS Teams” stresses the utilization of MS teams as a potential tool for distance learning
and also illustrates its importance and impact on education transformation”. Chapter 6
titled “The Paradigm Shift in Higher Education and Impact of Distance Learning in Era
of Industry 4.0 and Society 5.0” focuses on researching how society has changed since
the industrial revolution, and how distance learning and its effects may improve higher
education quality to meet student expectations. Chapter 7 titled “The Use of Web 3.0 in
University E-learning, Quality Assurance, and Knowledge Management” lists the char-
acteristics of the different web generations and how they impact the various e-learning
generations, as well as the numerous issues with Web 3.0 and also elaborates the guidelines
for applying Web 3.0 Technologies to higher education for distance learning. Chapter 8
titled “The Influence of Industry 4.0 and 5.0 for Distance Learning Education in Times of
Pandemic for a Modern Society” highlights Industry 4.0 and distance learning predictions
for the future, the applicability of distance learning in the context of Industry 4.0 and 5.0
in time of pandemic and explores the new technologies in distance learning and also com-
prehends four major strategies for distance learning paradigm in the context of Industry
4.0. Chapter 9 titled “Innovations of Teaching and Testing English to Students of other
Majors Online during COVID-19 Pandemic at Mila University Centre, Algeria” elaborates
on the distinction between the theoretical adaptations made when teaching ESP and EAP
before the COVID-19 pandemic and how teachers design courses for students of other
majors, compares testing technique used before COVID-19 pandemic and during COVID-
19 pandemic to elaborate on the use of barcode scanning correction system and some spe-
cific tasks both in summative and formative assessments in distance education, and also
illustrates the issues and changes made to distance learning after the epidemic in Algerian
universities. Chapter 10 titled “Distance Learning and Higher Education Hybridization:
Opportunities and Challenges for Students with Disabilities” identifies how distance
learning affects students with impairments and establishes effective methods for assisting
students with impairments in their transition to college and involvement in academic life
and describes some pedagogical strategies and the main principles of distance education
and provide some recommendation for higher education institutions for a better accom-
modation of their services for students with disabilities. Chapter 11 titled “E-Learning: A
Catalyst to Promote the Digital Citizenship” discusses e-learning in the era of Industry 4.0
and Society 5.0 and its related perspectives.
Preface ◾ ix
We hope that the readers will like the book because being well written with passion
and love for the education and learning process, and the book lays a strong foundation
to understand distance learning advancements and futuristic guidelines for teaching and
learning after the pandemic era.
Joanna Rosak Szyrocka
Justyna Żywiołek
Anand Nayyar
Mohd Naved
