New Delhi, March 30 -- Around the world, educational institutions are one of the first establishments, which shut their doors on the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) in each country/region. Authorities see this as a major step to contain the spread of the pandemic since social distancing is the only solution to prevent the virus. For institutions, most of the post-winter vacation academic activities happen in January, February, and March. The disruption of classes in these months is a great loss.

However, institutions around the globe and in India are now tapping the possibilities of remote learning and teaching as an alternative to classroom sessions. The government of India has asked schools, colleges, and universities to explore onl...