Nearly half of traditional Indian colleges and universities are at risk of closing if they do not prepare for a " technologically advanced future " , according to Dr Subhash Kak , the Regents professor of electrical and computer engineering at Michigan State University . Kak said the growing use of online education , which was cheaper and could be personalised , was a " disruptive challenge " that had already brought about the closure of 800 Indian private colleges . He cited a lack of student demand for the closure of 800 (out of 10,000) Kak added the spread of artificial intelligence was a further threat as fewer people were likely to attain advanced college degrees .
Nearly half of traditional Indian colleges and universities are at risk of closing if they do not prepare for a " technologically advanced future " , according to Dr Subhash Kak , the Regents professor of electrical and computer engineering at Michigan State University . Kak said the growing use of online education , which was cheaper and could be personalised , was a " disruptive challenge " that had already brought about the closure of 800 Indian private colleges . Kak added the spread of artificial intelligence was a further threat as fewer people were likely to attain advanced college degrees .