Abstract
The use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in higher education has created totally a new environment which is fundamentally different from the traditional learning methods. The objectives of the study were to get the view of the University Grants Commission (UGC) about e-learning system and to investigate the possibilities of formalizing its implementation in the universities in future. As it is an exploratory study, the case study method was deemed appropriate. The result of the study shows that the UGC is favorable on the implementation of a campus-wide e-learning system in all universities. Though there is no formal policy on the embarkation of e-learning mode so far, it encourages the universities to adopt the system. This paper has also highlighted the possible areas for the early implementation of the e-learning mode and other requirements that should be considered for the future adoption of e-learning system.
Highlights
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) plays a crucial role almost in all organizations and businesses these days (Zhang & Aikman, 2007) and its influence in the educational sector is inevitable
The e-learning system is adopted by the higher educational institutions with the hope of eliminating the barriers and problems that exist in the traditional methods
This study has elucidated the current situation of ICT implementation in the country and its future impact on the higher education
Summary
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) plays a crucial role almost in all organizations and businesses these days (Zhang & Aikman, 2007) and its influence in the educational sector is inevitable. The main reasons for a wider acceptance of this method can be credited to its advantages such as accessibility, availability and flexibility This method provides opportunities to those students who are having time restriction, physical barrier and social or economic constraints to attend on-campus programme (Appana, 2008; Vaughan, 2007) and students consider this method more convenient to work and learn, because it gives them more independent learning experience. They can access the learning material at any time and learn from anywhere in the world. The e-learning method enhances the quality of teaching and learning process by providing effective ways that were not possible before (Dawes, 2001)
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