The education landscape in Malaysia is changing with students using technology-based systems such as blended learning, distance learning and open online courses. The dilemma of how best to leverage technology to improve learning and produce a competent workforce is prevalent in institutions of higher learning to meet the national agenda. Higher education systems worldwide are going through the same paradigm shift in view of the changing needs of students, expectations of society and the ever-evolving technology. Employers’ expectations of employees have moved towards technology-savvy communication skills, which, in turn, demand higher learning institutions to provide such skills in graduates. Thus, revamping our education system to achieve such goals so that learners become global players has become the Federal Government’s priority, as seen in the scope and depth of the Education Blueprint for Higher Education 2015-2025 in relation to the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the Education 4.0 Framework.

Source: New Strait Times April 27, 2018 23:48 UTC