1. Online education certificates will become common on resumes

According to a survey Coursera published this year, 53 percent of Indians who complete open online courses report career advancement as their primary motivation. These are people of all ages and backgrounds for whom the traditional education pathways are insufficient. They need more time flexibility and more focused certificate programs that allow them to gain new skills throughout their careers without leaving the job market to go back to school. New technology platforms and greater acceptance of online certificates by employers are making that possible. Already, Coursera Course Certificates are one of the most commonly shared certificates on LinkedIn.

2. Recruiters will seek out online education certificates that demonstrate mastery of skills

The Indian job market is flooded with credentials that mean little to most recruiters. 2016 will witness more companies collaborating with online learning platforms to expand the prospective talent pool with affordable certificates that showcase the skills they're hiring for from credible sources (like top universities). Many companies that hire for technical job roles, Google for example, have already started listing open online courses as recommended qualifications. I expect to see this trend spread quickly as the pace of change increases across all industries.

3. Mobile phones will become the adults' classroom