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Title: Possibilities and Challenges of Online Education in India during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Language: English
Authors: Sengupta, Souvik
Source: International Journal of Web-Based Learning and Teaching Technologies. 2022 17(4).
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 11
Publication Date: 2022
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, COVID-19, Pandemics, Higher Education, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Online Courses, Barriers, Asynchronous Communication, Synchronous Communication, Student Attitudes, College Students, Access to Computers
Geographic Terms: India
DOI: 10.4018/IJWLTT.285567
ISSN: 1548-1093
1548-1107
Abstract: The undergraduate and postgraduate studies of colleges and universities in India have been affected badly amidst the lockdowns for COVID-19 pandemic. The Government has insisted to start the academic activity through online platforms. The biggest concern for the academic institutions now is to select an appropriate e-learning platform. This paper compares different features and facilities available in some widely used online platforms and analyze their suitability from the perspective of socio-economic constraints of students in India. A generic framework for conducting online classes is described that meets the special requirements of the unprivileged students. Some strategic plans to overcome the challenges are identified and suggested. A technical solution for implementation of time-bound assessment module is also proposed.
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Entry Date: 2022
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