Abstract This paper explores the evolution, benefits, challenges, and implementation strategies of blended learning in modern education, focusing on initiatives and research in India. Blended learning, combining traditional face-to-face instruction with online educational resources, has gained prominence for enhancing flexibility, personalising learning experiences, and improvingacademic outcomes globally. The concept originated in the 1990s byintegrating digital technologies into education, evolving through defined models such as flipped classrooms... This paper explores the evolution, benefits, challenges, and implementation strategies of blended learning in modern education, focusing on initiatives and research in India. Blended learning, combining traditional face-to-face instruction with online educational resources, has gained prominence for enhancing flexibility, personalising learning experiences, and improvingacademic outcomes globally. The concept originated in the 1990s byintegrating digital technologies into education, evolving through defined models such as flipped classrooms and adaptive learning approaches. Despite its advantages, blended learning faces challenges, including technological infrastructure disparities, pedagogical integration complexities, and issues related to teacher training, student engagement, and assessment fairness. To address these challenges, strategies such as infrastructure investment, professional development for educators, curriculum alignment, and robust policy frameworks are crucial. Initiatives like SWAYAM, the National Digital Library of India (NDLI), e-PG Pathshala, and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 exemplify India’s efforts to leverage technology for inclusive and quality education. Research supports these initiatives, highlighting their impact on enhancing access, equity, and educational quality. By implementing evidence-based strategies and fostering a supportive educational ecosystem, India can effectively navigate the complexities of blended learning, ensuring equitable access and improved learning outcomes for all learners. Read More Read Less

Abstract The development of the urban tourism scale has promoted the economic development of tourism destinations, but it has also posed challenges to various resources and the environment in these destinations. Tourism car- rying capacity is an important indicator that reflects the environmental status of a tourist city. Therefore, this paper constructs an evaluation index system and method for urban tourism carrying capacity based... The development of the urban tourism scale has promoted the economic development of tourism destinations, but it has also posed challenges to various resources and the environment in these destinations. Tourism car- rying capacity is an important indicator that reflects the environmental status of a tourist city. Therefore, this paper constructs an evaluation index system and method for urban tourism carrying capacity based on the Analytic Hierarchy Process. Experimental results show that this evaluation method can effectively evaluate the tourism carrying capacity of different periods. The selected indicators can reflect the correlation between influencing factors and carrying capacity and accurately reflect the actual status of urban tourism carrying capacity. This method provides practical and scientific data and information to support the long-term har- monious development of tourism destinations. Read More Read Less

Abstract This paper introduced a novel method for instructing a graduate-level course on programming languages that emphasizes using systems programming concepts and languages such as Web Assembly and Rust to enhance the understanding of programming language theory. By leveraging students’ previous exposure to low-level programming languages, the course illustrates how type systems and programming language theory can be employed to prevent common real-world mistakes that... This paper introduced a novel method for instructing a graduate-level course on programming languages that emphasizes using systems programming concepts and languages such as Web Assembly and Rust to enhance the understanding of programming language theory. By leveraging students’ previous exposure to low-level programming languages, the course illustrates how type systems and programming language theory can be employed to prevent common real-world mistakes that students face in practice. We share insights from the course design and experiences gained over two years of teaching at Stanford, demonstrating that incorporating systems programming concepts can offer students a more practical and enjoyable learning experience in programming languages. The course materials are open sources, including curriculum, lecture notes, and assignments. Read More Read Less

Abstract Massive open online courses (MOOCs) are especially recent and vital in Higher education (HE). MOOCs are growing increasingly popular, with large enrolments. India’s MOOC initiatives include NPTEL, IITBombayX, NROER, ePG Pathshala and SWAYAM. Various online platforms offer accessibility to online courses designed to promote continual learning. MOOCs are challenging to implement in India for several reasons. In this work, we will define MOOCs and... Massive open online courses (MOOCs) are especially recent and vital in Higher education (HE). MOOCs are growing increasingly popular, with large enrolments. India’s MOOC initiatives include NPTEL, IITBombayX, NROER, ePG Pathshala and SWAYAM. Various online platforms offer accessibility to online courses designed to promote continual learning. MOOCs are challenging to implement in India for several reasons. In this work, we will define MOOCs and the organisations and universities that deliver them and present a fundamental analogy of the various MOOC platforms. This study examined MOOC sites and other popular MOOC platforms in India. It also mentioned some of the advantages and disadvantages of MOOC platforms. The outcome is to ascertain the most effective MOOC platform in the Indian context. Read More Read Less