There are many hurdles to overcome. Expectations are high. Online education in a developing country presents special challenges.
Narasimman Swaminathan, Professor of Physiotherapy and Vice Principal, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences at the Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research in Chennai in India describes the very real benefits that a mixed format of learning has delivered at his institute.
But success did not come easy. Based on his first-hand, front line experience Professor Swaminathan describes the challenges, hurdles, barriers and obstacles (and pain points) and the practical, creative solutions introduced to ensure success.
Blended learning can succeed when other approaches may not.
