Factors Influencing the E-Learning Experience: Evidence from Indian Education Sector During Covid-19
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E-learning, Covid-19, Indian Education, Online LearningAbstract
The COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of educational institutions worldwide and put academic schedules in danger. Most educational institutions have turned to online learning platforms to maintain academic activities. But the issues surrounding the readiness, design, and effectiveness of e-learning remain unclear. It is still not precisely understood, especially for a developing nation like India, where technological challenges like device appropriateness and bandwidth availability present significant difficulties. Through an online survey of 152 students, this study aims to investigate how students perceive and enjoy online learning. To create an efficient online learning environment, we also investigated the variables affecting students' motivation levels for online classes. According to the students, while internet connectivity challenges in rural locations make it difficult to take advantage of online learning programs, the flexibility and convenience of online classes make them an appealing option. The insights from this article can help build the curriculum for the new normal in agricultural education systems, where switching totally to online mode may not be practical and a hybrid medium is advised.
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