Castells (1999) expatiates on the value of technology. He states that technology may not necessarily solve social problems, but with its availability they serve as the pre-requisites for economic and social development in our current world. The world has evolved over the past centuries and will continue to evolve, but as it stands just as electricity was a driver for development in the industrial era, technology (ICT) serves as a driver in the dot com era (Castells 1999).
To further elaborate on this, the online education has used technology to expand its total world market. For some of students, they may have found it difficult to go abroad to study due to several personal commitments, but with online learning, the barriers have been eliminated thereby creating limitless opportunities for prospective students.
Question:
Based on your experience, how has technology been able to eliminate the boundaries that used to hinder your past opportunities?