IDENTIFICATION OF E-LEARNING QUALITY PARAMETERS IN INDIAN CONTEXT TO MAKE IT MORE EFFECTIVE AND ACCEPTABLE

This chapter discusses the deployment of e-learning technologies in the context of how they are helping towards preserving and disseminating knowledge on Indian cultural heritage. An analysis has also been offered as regards how the technologies like e-learning initiatives have their impact on sociocultural settings within Indian context. This chapter attempts to understand and frame Indian culture and experiences through ICT and e-learning practices, and how the differentiated learning needs of multicultural society can be addressed.

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Quality parameters for the e-learning Omega system

ITI 2008 - 30th International Conference on Information Technology Interfaces ◽

10.1109/iti.2008.4588464 ◽

2008 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ksenija Klasnic ◽

Sanja Seljan ◽

Hrvoje Stancic

Keyword(s):

Quality Parameters ◽

Omega System ◽

E Learning

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Effectiveness of e-learning: the mediating role of student engagement on perceived learning effectiveness

Information Technology and People ◽

10.1108/itp-07-2019-0380 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Ritanjali Panigrahi ◽

Praveen Ranjan Srivastava ◽

Prabin Kumar Panigrahi

Keyword(s):

Information System ◽

Student Engagement ◽

Environmental Factors ◽

Quality Parameters ◽

Learning Effectiveness ◽

Perceived Learning ◽

Research Model ◽

Content Type ◽

E Learning

PurposeThis study extends the literature on the effectiveness of e-learning by investigating the role of student engagement on perceived learning effectiveness (PLE) in the context of Indian higher education. Further, the impact of personal factors (Internet self-efficacy (ISE)) and environmental factors (information, system and service quality parameters) on various dimensions of student engagement (behavioral, emotional and cognitive) is studied through the lens of social cognitive theory (SCT).Design/methodology/approachAn online management information systems (MIS) course is delivered to a batch of 412 postgraduate students. An online survey was conducted to measure the factors affecting their PLE. In addition to the survey, a summative assessment is conducted to evaluate the students in terms of their marks to assess their achievements (actual learning). Covariance-based structural equation modeling (CB-SEM) is used to validate the developed research model.FindingsIt is discovered that the IS (information system) quality parameters (environmental factors) positively impact PLE. The ISE affects the PLE through the mediating effect of all the dimensions of student engagement. Furthermore, there exists a positive relationship between PLE and student marks.Originality/valueThis study develops a research model using personal and environmental factors to understand PLE through the lens of SCT and then empirically validates it. The psychological process from the students' ISE to the PLE is explained through the mediating effects of various dimensions of engagement. Further, it is found that the PLE is positively related to student marks.

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e-Learning quality: Scale development and validation in Indian context

Knowledge Management & E-Learning: An International Journal ◽

10.34105/j.kmel.2012.04.036 ◽

2012 ◽

pp. 500-517

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Scale Development ◽

Point Of View ◽

Covariance Model ◽

Measurement Scales ◽

Scale Development And Validation ◽

Indian Context ◽

Quality Scale ◽

E Learning ◽

Development And Validation

The aim of this paper is to develop a reliable and valid e-learning quality measurement scales from the learner as well as faculty perspectives in Indian context. Exploratory factor analysis followed by confirmatory factor analysis was done which is presented in two forms; covariance model and the structural model. The covariance model shows that the factors namely collaboration, industry acceptance and value addition are important from the learner’s point of view whereas the factors namely transparency in assessment, technical know-how and engagement (from students) are important from faculty point of view. Factors namely course content and design structures (technology/website design) are found equally important for learner’s as well as faculty’s perspective. The structural models validate the previously extracted factors along with their indicators. The findings of this study validate the long held belief that e-learning quality is a multidimensional construct and serves as a critical success factor. The proposed scale will help in identifying issues that contribute towards e-learning quality in Indian context and thereby formulating strategies accordingly, resulting in efficient (in terms of cost) and effective (outcomes) e-learning practices, which is the necessity of the hour for the economic development of the country. A fair amount of literature on e-learning dealt with identifying factors explaining the constructs of quality, perceived value and satisfaction. But there is paucity of research pertaining to e-learning quality scale development and validation from the learner as well as faculty perspective. This study is an attempt to bridge this gap in the existing literature.

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Antecedents and Consequences of Massive Open Online Courses Adoption: A Structural Model in the Indian Context

Journal of Computational and Theoretical Nanoscience ◽

10.1166/jctn.2019.8289 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (9) ◽

pp. 4028-4033 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ruchi Mittal

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Structural Model ◽

Online Courses ◽

Massive Open Online Courses ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Massive Open Online ◽

Multivariate Technique ◽

Indian Context ◽

E Learning ◽

Antecedents And Consequences

In today’s scenario learning via online media is becoming an essential part of everyone’s life. Whether learning is for the purpose of work or for academic pursuits, this way of learning has shown a growing importance. Online learning is adopted more these days compared to traditional teaching as it gives better and convenient opportunities of learning with more sophistication and accessibility. All available communication mediums should be explored for enhancing learning techniques and ways. This paper describes technology based Massive Open Online Courses, their adoption, and learning effectiveness. A multivariate technique structural equation modeling was used to examine the antecedents and consequences of Massive Open Online Courses adoption in the Indian context. This paper also describes the parameters which need to be optimized while adopting e-learning modules.

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Technology and Culture

Human Computer Interaction ◽

10.4018/978-1-87828-991-9.ch116 ◽

2009 ◽

pp. 1777-1785

Author(s):

Ramesh C. Sharma ◽

Sanjaya Mishra

Keyword(s):

Cultural Heritage ◽

Learning Technologies ◽

Learning Needs ◽

Multicultural Society ◽

Indian Culture ◽

Technology And Culture ◽

Learning Practices ◽

Indian Context ◽

E Learning ◽

Differentiated Learning

This chapter discusses the deployment of e-learning technologies in the context of how they are helping towards preserving and disseminating knowledge on Indian cultural heritage. An analysis has also been offered as regards how the technologies like e-learning initiatives have their impact on sociocultural settings within Indian context. This chapter attempts to understand and frame Indian culture and experiences through ICT and e-learning practices, and how the differentiated learning needs of multicultural society can be addressed.

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