Top 10 Promising Digital Learning Portals in India 2017

The onset of Digital India has remarkably triggered substantial changes in how we access, consume and share content. In the present times, even for the completion of simple tasks, we are dependent on technology. Gone are days when student had to carry bulky text books and reams and reams of photocopied handouts to their colleges and universities. The digital revolution and Smartphone boom have given birth to the term 'Digital learning', where learning is pursued completely with the help of technology. Digital learning opened up the scope and possibilities for education and training and enhanced the learning experience. As a result, with basically an internet connection, a computer or a Smartphone, the learner can get access to different courses. In this regards, higher education and training are sectors, which have the potential to witness an exceptional revolution in the way they were perceived earlier.
It is estimated that E-learning market in India is more than 3 billion at present. Moreover, according to a report by Global Market Insights, the global e-learning market was valued at over USD 165 million in 2015 and is expected to grow at over 5 percent from 2016 to 2023, exceeding USD 240 million. This statistics clearly indicates the growth this sector experiencing and accordingly this trend is expected to continue. However, technology in the education system does not only mean learning online. It has in fact, allowed the ease to pursue relevant short-term certified courses offered by the digital learning portals. Considering the benefits of this new mode of imparting education, a number of institutes have come up to offer online certificate courses, making education more accessible and more affordable. 
In the midst of plethora of institutes offering online certificate courses, it often becomes tough for the learners to choose the right kind of institute, where they can achieve and meet their needs. Therefore, we at Higher Education Review magazine have prepared a list of 'Top 10 promising Digital Learning Portals in India 2017' after intense research and keeping in mind each and every aspect the learner would be looking for. The selection of the institutes has been executed on the basis of the quality and excellence of the concerned institutes.

Top 10 Promising Digital Learning Portals in India 2017

Name

Location

Description

AbacusMaster Kozhikode, Kerala An International Abacus training group, providing students with computer based visualization practice and sample computer based exams which will strengthen student's capability of visualizing abacus movements in their mind.
Asian College of Teachers Bengaluru, Karnataka A leading teachers' training institution in Asia that promises to produce future global educators and entrepreneurs in the field of pre-primary education, TEFL, special education and so on.
Digital Vidya New Delhi, Delhi A global leader in the spectrum of Digital Marketing and Data Analytics education where learning is delivered through relevant Global and local case studies.
EduPristine Mumbai, Maharashtra The institute is considered as India’s leading training provider for international certifications in Finance, Accounting and Analytics providing instruction by industry professionals.
NeoStencil New Delhi, Delhi A distinct platform for Test preparation offering the learner expert guidance for Civil Services exams from top teachers from popular IAS coaching institutes in Delhi.
SpeakToday Bengaluru, Karnataka With objective of offering a practical approach and help learners to speak English confidently, the institute endeavor world-class spoken English learning courses online.
toppr Mumbai, Maharashtra A prominent institute, building technology driven products that leverage the internet primarily for classes 5 to 12 to solve their problems.
Vedantu Bengaluru, Karnataka A venture by IITians who holds a vision of imparting education in a most personalized manner where student and teacher can directly connect with each other.