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Online Higher Education Enrollment Will Grow At 14.5% Cagr And Reach 63.63 Lacs By 2022: Schoolguru REPORT (Punekar News)
Schoolguru has published a research report on ‘The Trends and Opportunities in the Online Learning Market’. The report is the first in a series of knowledge leadership initiatives from Schoolguru Eduserve to curate an ongoing discourse on the state of Open and Distance Learning in India. According to the report, People registering for higher education online is expected to grow at 14.5 percent and will reach 63.63 lakh by 2022, says a report. The enrolment in online degree or diploma programmes will witness a 14.5 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and will reach 63.63 lakh by 2022. As per the report, the enrolment growth that India will witness in the near future would be somewhere close to that of the United States of America and Europe. Read More.
Online higher education enrolment to reach 63.63 lakh by 2022: Report (Dev Discourse)
Schoolguru has published a research report on ‘The Trends and Opportunities in the Online Learning Market’. The report is the first in a series of knowledge leadership initiatives from Schoolguru Eduserve to curate an ongoing discourse on the state of Open and Distance Learning in India. According to the report, People registering for higher education online is expected to grow at 14.5 percent and will reach 63.63 lakh by 2022, says a report. The enrolment in online degree or diploma programmes will witness a 14.5 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and will reach 63.63 lakh by 2022. As per the report, the enrolment growth that India will witness in the near future would be somewhere close to that of the United States of America and Europe. Read More.
Online higher education enrolment to reach 63.63 lakh by 2022: Report (Outlook )
Schoolguru has published a research report on ‘The Trends and Opportunities in the Online Learning Market’. The report is the first in a series of knowledge leadership initiatives from Schoolguru Eduserve to curate an ongoing discourse on the state of Open and Distance Learning in India. According to the report, People registering for higher education online is expected to grow at 14.5 percent and will reach 63.63 lakh by 2022, says a report. The enrolment in online degree or diploma programmes will witness a 14.5 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and will reach 63.63 lakh by 2022. As per the report, the enrolment growth that India will witness in the near future would be somewhere close to that of the United States of America and Europe. Read More.
Web learning is in: 63 lakh Indians to get their college degrees online by 2022, says study (Indian Express Edex)
Schoolguru has published a research report on ‘The Trends and Opportunities in the Online Learning Market’. The report is the first in a series of knowledge leadership initiatives from Schoolguru Eduserve to curate an ongoing discourse on the state of Open and Distance Learning in India. According to the report, People registering for higher education online is expected to grow at 14.5 percent and will reach 63.63 lakh by 2022, says a report. The enrolment in online degree or diploma programmes will witness a 14.5 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and will reach 63.63 lakh by 2022. As per the report, the enrolment growth that India will witness in the near future would be somewhere close to that of the United States of America and Europe. Read More.
Online higher education enrolment to reach 63.63 lakh by 2022: Report (Business Standard)
Schoolguru has published a research report on ‘The Trends and Opportunities in the Online Learning Market’. The report is the first in a series of knowledge leadership initiatives from Schoolguru Eduserve to curate an ongoing discourse on the state of Open and Distance Learning in India. According to the report, People registering for higher education online is expected to grow at 14.5 percent and will reach 63.63 lakh by 2022, says a report. The enrolment in online degree or diploma programmes will witness a 14.5 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and will reach 63.63 lakh by 2022. As per the report, the enrolment growth that India will witness in the near future would be somewhere close to that of the United States of America and Europe. Read More.
Online higher education enrolment to reach 63.63 lakh by 2022: Report (The Times of India)
Schoolguru has published a research report on ‘The Trends and Opportunities in the Online Learning Market’. The report is the first in a series of knowledge leadership initiatives from Schoolguru Eduserve to curate an ongoing discourse on the state of Open and Distance Learning in India. According to the report, People registering for higher education online is expected to grow at 14.5 percent and will reach 63.63 lakh by 2022, says a report. The enrolment in online degree or diploma programmes will witness a 14.5 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and will reach 63.63 lakh by 2022. As per the report, the enrolment growth that India will witness in the near future would be somewhere close to that of the United States of America and Europe. Read More.
Online higher education enrolment to reach 63.63 lakh by 2022: Report (The Economic Times )
Schoolguru has published a research report on ‘The Trends and Opportunities in the Online Learning Market’. The report is the first in a series of knowledge leadership initiatives from Schoolguru Eduserve to curate an ongoing discourse on the state of Open and Distance Learning in India. According to the report, People registering for higher education online is expected to grow at 14.5 percent and will reach 63.63 lakh by 2022, says a report. The enrolment in online degree or diploma programmes will witness a 14.5 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and will reach 63.63 lakh by 2022. As per the report, the enrolment growth that India will witness in the near future would be somewhere close to that of the United States of America and Europe. Read More.
MOOCs and the teacher
Massive Online Open Courses or MOOCs, bring a whole new potential to education. Several global multi-institute platforms (even in-house MOOC platforms owned by institutes) are slowly but surely creating a buzz among the administrator, teacher and learner communities. The buzz is catching momentum owing to a definite push from UGC (University Grants Commission) to adopt technology in education, availability of low-cost data packages, a variety of technology innovations making high quality streaming video at low speed internet connections possible and an increased smart phone penetration in the country.
Top 5 sectors that need upskilling: How to stay relevant in age of disruption?
Millions of jobs are at high risk in sectors including wholesale and retailing, manufacturing, banking and financial support services, transport and logistics, power and utility and educational services. The answer seems obvious — to remain competitive and to have the best chance of success, employees would need to resort to re-skilling and lifelong learning. A university degree remains important, but of increasing, the value is a resume brimming with examples of lifelong learning and professional development. Let us look at the top five sectors that shall need to upskill and reskill in the coming times:
Must considerations for students while selecting an online course
March 18, 2019
In the traditional scenario, the process of choosing the right University is fairly effortless where most students use online research to compare and select colleges and courses basis their interest and higher-secondary board results. However, the dynamics of academic planning is completely divergent for an online learner who aspires to study off the campus, writes Shantanu Rooj, Founder & CEO, and Uditendu Bose, Vice President, SchoolGuru Eduserve Private Limited.
The mantra behind settling for the right online course
March 18, 2019
The mantra behind settling for the right online course. Choosing an online programme is more difficult than it appears. From evaluating the university's legitimacy to the placement services it offers, a lot needs to be considered, writes Shantanu Rooj and Uditendu Bose
How will India’s universities implement the 10% EWS quota?
March 13, 2019
Universities will need to think harder about collaboration; where industry, academia and government can partner to create a structure that can benefit from the discovery-driven culture of the University and the innovation-driven culture of the industry!
Portal Exclusive: Here’s the list of well-paying jobs for which you do not require a degree
March 4, 2019
A college degree does not seal a candidate’s success deal in the professional scenario. While classroom knowledge still holds significance, skill-based training and relevant knowledge are gaining more weightage among recruiters, write Shantanu Rooj and Uditendu Bose
BFSI Apprenticeships: A promising future for students
March 4, 2019
Owing to the geographical spread of universities, through their affiliated colleges and distance education, these programmes also have a unique advantage—the ability to train a large number of students spread across smaller towns and villages alike.
LNMU Job Drive - 135 students have been selected for the apprenticeship program
January 18, 2019
Lalit Narayan Mithila University conducted a job drive on 15th and 16th January 2019, where 135 students were successfully selected for the Employment Linked Skilling Program and offered apprenticeship positions. The apprenticeships include a training period that varies from 6 months to one year depending on the candidate's prior education and experience. The positions under this apprenticeship program are available for microfinance, manufacturing and retail sectors. Candidates get the opportunity to earn a compensation between Rs 8500 to Rs 11000 pm.
University 4.0 will bridge cost barriers
January 15, 2019
Universities need to evolve. University 1.0 was driven by religion. University 2.0 was driven by the state. University 3.0 was driven by philanthropy. All three versions of universities will continue but we need University 4.0 (U4.0) that will consider cost, employability and equity as objectives besides excellence. U4.0 will have full flexibility; equivalence for learning on-campus, online, on-site, and on-the-job. #UGC #modernuniversities #financialexpress
University leaders in a new light
January 09, 2019
The online programmes revolution, is offering students the chance to listen to star teachers and get a degree for a fraction of the cost of attending a University-on- campus. Employers are putting greater emphasis on adaptability, curiosity and learning as desirable attributes for employees. Shorter courses, lower costs and online delivery are making it easier for people to combine work and training. New credentials are being created to signal skills.
University leaders in a new light
DEC 06, 2018
Universities – and university networks – must rise to the occasion and offer leadership programmes that attract and groom those who see a future career at the vibrant interface between academia, industry and society at large. It calls to invest in creating a set of future leaders through structured training focused on leadership development, work on succession plans and even explore lateral candidates from non-traditional backgrounds.
Are AI assistants like Alexa, Google Home and Siri helping kids to learn?
December 28, 2018
Technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning clearly present significant opportunities to raise the quality of education of our current one-size-fits-all system and allow a shift of teachers’ focus on higher-value creative, interpersonal and engagement tasks.
Let’s take a look at some avenues where AI can bring a paradigm shift in the field of education
and learning.
From 14.4% to 30% GER: How does Bihar improve its Higher Education
December , 5th, 2018
Lalit Narayan Mithila University, the only regular University of the state to have received the UGC’s approval to run distance education courses in the state, has recently launched its mobile learning platform for the students of distance education. The multi-lingual app works on all android smartphones and provides access to electronic content to the students that they can access at their own free time.
Lalit Narayan Mithila University - Revolutionizing Distance Education through its recently launched Programs in Online Mode.
November , 22nd, 2018
Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Darbhanga has taken the bull by the horn with its recent initiative of providing technology-enabled online education to the students of the state along with apprenticeship opportunities. The University offers – a combination of Online, On-Campus, and On-the-Job Learning, which is a more effective way to deliver high quality, purposeful and employable education.
SchoolGuru in Curriculum Mgazine
Suptember , 16th, 2018
The new arrangement is also good for employers and students. Students are not saddled with the pressure of University course fees: they study online on their smartphones at their own flexi-timings, pay no fees (net of stipend received) and will graduate with several years of work experience that will be transferable into other
jobs and industries.
Jain University, Bangalore Partners With Schoolguru To Offer ODL Program
October , 13th, 2018
Jain University, Bangalore, a top ranked University (India Today Nielsen Best Universities Survey), announces its partnership with Schoolguru Eduserve Pvt. Ltd, India’s leading Technology-led online learning services organization, to launch its premium Open Distance Learning program with Online Learning for the benefit of the students in the State of Karnataka.
Jain University, Bangalore partners with Schoolguru to offer ODL program
October , 12th, 2018
Jain University, Bangalore, a top ranked University (India Today Nielsen Best Universities Survey), announces its partnership with Schoolguru Eduserve Pvt. Ltd, India’s leading Technology-led online learning services organization, to launch its premium Open Distance Learning program with Online Learning for the benefit of the students in the State of Karnataka.
Jain University partners with Schoolguru
October , 12th, 2018
Jain University, Bangalore, announces its partnership with Schoolguru Eduserve Pvt. Ltd, India’s leading Technology-led online learning services organization, to launch its premium Open Distance Learning programs.
In the first phase, the University is launching 7 Degree programs, 9 PG Diploma Programs,
10 Certification programs for the students.
SchoolGuru partners with Jain University
October , 12th, 2018
Jain University, Bangalore, announces its partnership with Schoolguru Eduserve Pvt. Ltd, India’s leading Technology-led online learning services organization, to launch its premium Open Distance Learning programs.
In the first phase, the University is launching 7 Degree programs, 9 PG Diploma Programs,
10 Certification programs for the students.
Jain University launches ODL programmes
October , 2nd, 2018
Jain University, Bangalore has partnered with Schoolguru Eduserve Pvt. Ltd to launch its Open Distance Learning program with online learning for the benefit of the students in the State of Karnataka.
Increasing Learner Engagement In Online Courses
September, 30th, 2018
Online education technologies claim to make education cheaper, more convenient and more effective – a format that makes it especially suitable for working people where learning has become a continuous lifelong necessity. Read More - The Features of Online Learning System that increases the student engagement levels.
Schoolguru will Facilitate Online Admissions and Digital Learning for Lalit Narayan Mithila University
September, 26th, 2018
Lalit Narayan Mithila University in association with Schoolguru has launched ICT programs, where students can opt for online admissions, online payments. Students can now access academic content on their smartphones, receive prompt student support and apprenticeship opportunities with placement assistance services.
Digital Degree Programs - a Boon to the Students of Lalit Narayan Mithila University
August 30th, 2018
Orientation Event Introducing Digital Programs held at Maharaja Lakshameshwar Singh Memorial College
August 30th, 2018
ELSP Course Presentation to the Students of C.M Science College - Darbhanga
August 30th, 2018
When do we end the arms race in higher education?
August 21st, 2018
Higher education is one of the greatest successes of the socialist state. Due to government subsidies and support, what was once considered to be a privilege is now a middle-class entitlement.
Universities of future
August 16th, 2018
Universities of the Future will need to balance the trinities of cost, quality and scale and think harder about innovative education writes Shantanu Rooj, Founder & CEO, SchoolGuru, for Elets News Network (ENN).
Mr. Shantanu Rooj's Interview Published on Estrade Website
August 14th, 2018
Technology is fast changing all aspects of business and our lives. More so, in the way we learn and consume information.
University 4.0
August 03rd, 2018
In 1898, when Jamsetji Tata proposed setting up the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Viceroy George Curzon asked, Where are the students qualified to join and where are the opportunities for employment?
Turning Qualifications To Jobs
August 02nd, 2018
UGC’s recent guidelines asking HEI’s to ensure 50% students get to Jobs is aspirational as well as daunting for Universities
Edu-tech firm to train 1.5 lakh students on soft skills this year
July 17th, 2018
SchoolGuru, a technology-led specialised academic services company recently signed an MoU with Tamil Nadu Open University to offer a finishing skill programme linked to on-the-job training (apprenticeship) to its graduating students.
Schoolguru has signed an MOU with TNOU for ELSP
July 17th, 2018
Schoolgrur, a technology-led specialised academic services company recently signed an MOU with Tamil Nadu Open University to offer a finishing skill programme linked to on-the-job training (apprenticeship) to its graduating students.
Learning in a new dimension
July 11th, 2018
For most students, choosing a university is as simple as checking up on the higher-secondary board results, finding a website that ranks the institutes in order of their ranking, attending a few counselling sessions to whittle down the list.
How modern technologies can help teachers
June 27th, 2018
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is profoundly affecting all aspects of contemporary societies and economies. Modern technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), bots and data science have become important buzzwords of today and have led changes in various sectors, including education.
Collaboration In Education
June 21st, 2018
According to a World Bank report, mismatch in skills demand is one of the main reasons for low graduate employment– what employers want may not be what our students have to offer. A majority of surveyed companies agreed that fresh graduates lack relevant technical knowledge, necessary soft skills, creativity, communication and critical thinking ability.
Learning with the Machines
June 18th, 2018
Stephen Hawking once said, "Success in creating AI would be the biggest event in Human history". We always knew that technology can play a significant role in the advancement of education and help it become meaningful and purposeful, but didn't know how.
A Case for Corporate University 2.0
May 30th, 2018
Asked to specify his education, Abraham Lincoln wrote a single word “defective”. Asked how many people work at his steel company, Andrew Carnegie said “about half”. Both comments could have been made today by many Indian companies.
The Mobile App Offering Certified Higher Education Courses
May 25th, 2018
While India has tried its hand at distance education models like massive open online courses (MOOCs), they haven't really worked out well enough.
Online Learning and Mobile Apps - Distance Learning for Graduates and Post Graduates
May 23th, 2018
Distance education in India has traditionally been just that — distanced, characterised by lack of engagement and accessibility.
Machine Learning Can Transform Education
March 26th, 2018
Futurist Arthur C. Clarke wrote, “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.”
Disrupting Higher Education
January 10th, 2018
In 1934, Nalini Ranjan Sarkar — the forgotten genius who chaired a committee in 1946 that recommended setting up IITs — said “There is a great need not only for a policy of action to deal with a pressing situation, but also the provision of a new conception of social and economic organisations.
An article on ELSP published in Ilaignarmani - A Supplement in the Leading Tamil Newspaper Dinamani
January 9th, 2018
TeamLease acquires 40 pc stake in Schoolguru for Rs 13 cr
November 8th, 2017
New Delhi, Nov 8 () Staffing services firm TeamLease Services today said it has acquired 40 per cent stake in online learning company Schoolguru Eduserve Pvt Ltd for Rs 13.53 crore, a move that will accelerate TeamLease's employability strategy.
TeamLease Services Spurts after acquiring stake in Schoolguru
November 8th, 2017
TeamLease Services surged 12.25% to Rs 1,874 at 10:45 IST on BSE after the company said that it will acquire around 40% stake in Schoolguru.
TeamLease Services Spurts after acquiring stake in Schoolguru
November 8th, 2017
TeamLease Services surged 12.25% to Rs 1,874 at 10:45 IST on BSE after the company said that it will acquire around 40% stake in Schoolguru.
Distance education goes digital in SVUDeck: Varsity launches ICT-based learning, MOOCs and M-Learning initiatives - The Hindu
November 24th, 2016
Education-tech company Schoolguru in talks to raise Rs.30 crore from Indian, US investors
April 06th, 2016
Schoolguru Eduserve, a Mumbai-headquartered education tech start-up, is in various stages of discussions with both foreign and domestic investors to raise about ₹30 crore.
Putting Tech Thought into Correspondence
21st March 2016
Schoolguru by Shantanu Rooj has been doing wonders in retaining students across distance learning courses, learns Rajeshwari Swamianthan
Schoolguru educating lakhs across India
March 14th, 2016
After carefully studying the Indian education ecosystem, particularly the distance learning higher education segment, Shantanu Rooj, 42, a serial entrepreneur, found that there was massive scope for improvement.
'Connectivity can scale up enrolment' - Deccan Herald
FEB 24 2016
On 24 June, 2015, the UGC (University Grants Commission) circulated 20 themes for the formulation of a new education policy. Suggestions and inputs were requested from various stakeholders on the themes.
Bloomberg TV covers Mr. Shantanu Rooj & SchoolGuru's story about revolutionizing Distance Education in India
Feb 2, 2016
February 2:At a day and age where all the information needed are just a few clicks away, distance learning is gaining popularity.
Distance Education Learning Module is an Evolving Model in Today's World - Shantanu Rooj
Jan 18, 2016
Technology and higher skill sets can help rectify challenges faced by the distance education learning module
Schoolguru Eduserve to Tie-up with 30 Varsities to Offer Online Courses
January 5, 2016
Schoolguru Eduserve, a technology-led specialised academic service organiser, will collaborate with 30 universities to facilitate distance education in India.
Schoolguru Eduserve set to expand its online footprint
January 5, 2016
Three-year old ed-tech startup Schoolguru Eduserve that works with large government universities to facilitate their higher education distance learning programs, plans to tie up with another 30 universities in next 18 months as part of its expansion plans in India.
Afternoon DC covered the article written by Mr. Shantanu Rooj on 'Can Technology Enabled Education be the solution for the professionals in Mumbai?'
December 23, 2015
Mumbai is the dream city for professionals and businessmen. The land of opportunities. The land where fortunes are made. The city of dreams.
Shantanu Rooj, CEO spoke to Elets News Networks (ENN), about the benefits of technological learning that frees up students from the rigors of the classroom
December 14, 2015
Mumbai is the dream city for professionals and businessmen. The land of opportunities. The land where fortunes are made. The city of dreams.
Sakshi Telegu Daily covers Schoolguru’s initiatives in distance education space in India
December 5, 2015
Tech In Asia features SchoolGuru as one of the top 10 funded Edtech Startups in India
December 2, 2015
Edtech is a hard nut to crack in India, despite its huge potential to make an impact in a country with 1.25 billion people waking up to a new era of economic empowerment.
Online education has grown beyond mere assimilation of digital assets: Covered by Financial Express
October 19, 2015
Schoolguru is a technologyled academic services firm. It partners universities to provide online courses for their students.
SchoolGuru Raises $3M from Angel funding
October 12, 2015
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Firstpost talks about SchoolGuru's strategy, competition and expansion plans
October 8, 2015
Schoolguru Eduserve, a Mumbai-based academic and technology services organisation, has raised Rs 20 crore in Series A funding from the family offices of a few HNI investors in India and USA.
Tech In Asia reports SchoolGuru to be an "Exception" in India's edtech space
October 7, 2015
Many a startup have found the highly regulated education space in India a tough nut to crack. Despite the obvious advantages of edtech, selling new ideas to schools and colleges is time-consuming and frustrating.
Our CEO's Interview covered by Pioneer
August 12, 2015
Shantanu Rooj, MD of Schoolguru.in, talks to Sangeeta Yadav about the emergence of learning from mobile application in distance education that aims to be more interactive and reduce school dropout rate
DigitalLearning Featured the views of Mr. Shantanu Rooj- CEO of SchoolGuru about 'Enabled Efficient Learning'
August 11, 2015
The implementation of ERP system makes the institutes cost efficient over disjointed traditional systems.
Schoolguru Featured in Entrepreneurindia.com
August 4, 2015
Shantanus passion for entrepreneurship has allowed him to open his new venture in the form of Schoolguru in year 2012.
Schoolguru featured in 'YourStory'
July 29, 2015
E-learning platform Schoolguru acts as service provider for universities offering distance education
SG CEO's interaction with "The Week".
July 11, 2015
For 20-year-old Swapnil Mahato, education was a distant dream. Coming from an extremely poor family in Burdwan, about 100 kilometres off Kolkata, Mahato had to till land with his father to make ends meet.