An Empirical Study On Effectiveness of E-Learning Over Conventional Class Room Learning – A Case Study with Respect to Online Degree Programmes in Higher Education

Abstract

Learning and teaching domains is going on major higher education companies of e-learning Ideas and practices changes due to quick acceptance. Many universities all over the world are now begins to offer Internet based courses that complement classroom-based courses. Online courses offer learners various such as benefits facilities, Teachers and other close to students to serve flexibility and opportunities from various schools or around the world. The education system and mode of education is changing over the period of time. In instructional technology Innovations often are implemented in traditional ways. TV significantly changes the way people learn, and it stays that way Existing instruction by providing a speaking head as an instructional tool built into the paradigm for sending information to students. Active learning, Cooperative learning, Project-based teaching and despite such educational innovations contextual face-to-face instruction in learning changed character, online courses tend develop more traditional concepts Learning. Mostly an online course primary objective is to transfer information from the Instructor to the student accessing information to students and expecting them Prove their learning in an exam. The development of online instruction programs for online course developers raise an interesting question. Online study designers follow traditional method or incorporate online programs innovative approaches. Primary factors behind the use of online learning improve the quality of education, and also improve the cost effectiveness of education by reducing costs. With face-to-face Online learning is used successfully with positive effects in career and education. A geographically distributed team within an organization can simultaneously train their skills through online sites and gain greater Competitiveness. Online learning can be beneficial because Students at their own pace can learn through online products. Virtual classrooms are available anywhere with Internet connection, take advantage of this great way to travel. Gurukul system of education changed to imparting knowledge in a class room setting followed by hybrid learning and at present one new way of learning has emerged as a full-fledged mode to earn a degree i.e. online learning. Online learning comprises of both hybrid/ bended learning (comprises traditional face-to face classes, learning over the internet and learning supported by other technologies) and purely online learning is competing course delivery through internet. Due to its flexible and user friendly features, on-line learning has been gaining attention from learners and education institutions. Learning is self-phased and effectiveness of learning is achieved if it fulfils the learners’ expectation in imparting knowledge, uninterrupted support from the instructor whenever needed, disbursement of the learning materials, communication and motivation. The objectives of this paper are to study the effectiveness of elearning compared to conventional classroom learning. The study also shows that major portion of learners cannot set time for study, homework and assignments completion. The institutions along with the routine learning can also include sessions for motivation, sense of accountability and responsibility which may enhance discipline among learners. Significant portion of learners feel that online learning will not enhance sense of belongingness. The institutions can create provision at the campus for the e-learners to meet up occasionally for the interaction between learners and faculties. A portion of E-learners feel that the learning material in e-learning is not effective as that of conventional mode.