Mahmoud Reza Hashemi, an associate professor at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Tehran and the head of the Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Technologies at Bank Mellat and the University of Tehran, reports major changes in the competitive landscape of education. He states that artificial intelligence and the expansion of online educational platforms have blurred the traditional boundaries of the education market, allowing students to no longer be limited to their professors or their local universities for learning.
Easy Access to Global Educational Resources
Hashemi points to the importance of access to global educational resources, saying: "Today's students easily have access to platforms like Coursera and other educational courses abroad." He also addresses the fact that the language barrier, which was previously an obstacle to utilizing such resources, has largely been alleviated with the help of artificial intelligence. These changes enable students to benefit from high-quality and diverse educational offerings.
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Competition with Global Professors and Universities
Hashemi further adds: "Therefore, the competitor of a university professor is not just other professors and universities within the country, but the entire world must be considered as the competitive space for education." He points out that universities and professors must be vigilant about these changes, as neglecting innovation and quality improvement may lead audiences to seek higher-quality foreign educational resources.
Security Challenges and Sanctions
Hashemi also refers to the security of some businesses under sanctions, stating: "Although sanctions and the specific conditions of the country have created a safe margin for some domestic businesses and kept them away from direct competition with international entities, such a safe margin does not exist in the field of education." He emphasizes that foreign resources are available to students, and universities must come to terms with this reality.
Ultimately, Hashemi emphasizes that universities and professors must work towards improving quality and innovation to succeed in this competitive environment. The full interview will be published soon.
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