**5. Conclusion: the way forward**

It is undeniable that the future of learning will be significantly influenced by the technology revolution, with the traditional university-based learning models being replaced by online learning ones. Notably, the previous gradual shift towards online learning has been transformed into a much swifter transition due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many institutions were unprepared for the change, but they had no option other than to engage with it. As a result, various challenges have emerged that have adversely affected the learning process for both teachers and students. Now, there is no turning back, so the challenges to adapting to new technology in higher education must be addressed if we are to move forward. Therefore, the future of higher education may need to deal with embracing the change by preparing the students and faculty for the rapid changes that may appear in the process of learning, administration, and management of resources. There is a pressing need for the development of new educational policies and standards for online education systems using different technology interventions, and restructure the accreditation and credit system in an online environment. A special focus has to be put on increasing the funding for deploying innovative technology solutions to meet the expectations of Generation Z students. At the same time, the safety, security, and privacy of the technology-enabled education systems have to be improved in order to ensure the reliability of the new technology interventions. Most importantly, the way forward is to make the most effective use of technology in education by collaboration between the universities, social organization, corporate institutions, and the states so as to enable access to education for all. This approach would enable streamlining the education according to the ever-changing pipeline of opportunities.
