ABSTRACT
The intervention of disruptive technologies forced education leaders to revisit the traditional education model and focus on evolving e-learning models for imparting education to new-age students. The e-learning model facilitates learning at mass levels of the student community resulting in adoption of innovative technological skills to create a more inclusive, cohesive workforce for Society 5.0. Industry 4.0 has increased the importance of automation in jobs through artificial intelligence, cloud computing, robotics, 3D printing, the internet of things, and advanced wireless technologies. COVID-19 opened up traditional education systems’ unpreparedness to integrate the technology in teaching and learning, resulting in an increased importance of e-learning platforms to deliver education to fulfill requirements of skilled workforce for Industry 4.0 and Society 5.0.
The literature review reveals a research gap for e-learning students in the form of academic engagement and social engagement. The chapter explores student perspectives to propose a conceptual framework consisting of technological and human factors for developing a holistic learning and skills needed for the present-day job requirements for learners. The framework has been explored for defining the critical success factors for future schools for formulating a new model of e-learning education for Industry 4.0 and Society 5.0 requirements. The chapter provides factors to overcome challenges in the implementation of e-learning for policymakers, stakeholders, academic managers, the teaching fraternity, industry, and supporting staff to create a conducive environment for students, to perform adaptively in the new technology is driven high skills job requirement by industry.
