® Available online at wivw.sciencedirect.com cont ScienceDirect Procedia Computer Science FLSEVIER Proce Computer Science 172 (2020) 82-91 ‘ro lever conMoctfproceia 9" World Engineering Education Forum, WEEF 2019 Survey on Impact and Learning's of the Online Courses on the Present Era T.Anitha Kumari®,CH.Hemalatha’, M Subhani Ali’, R Naresh? “Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science Engineering, HITAM Hyderabad, Telangana, 501401, India "Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, HITAM Hyderabad, Telangana, $01401, India ‘Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science Engineering, HITAM Hyderabad, Telangana, 501401, India “Assistant Profesor, Departmen! of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, HITAM Hyderabad, Telangana, $01401, India Abstract Day to day technology is changing to upgrade or adopt technology faculty as well as students preferring online courses like NPTEL. With the fast development of internet techniques, data and communication technology is being more and more employed in curricula, and learning portfolios may be mechanically retrieved and maintained as leamers act through e-learning platforms. NPTEL provided open access to hundreds and thousands of learners to take the preferred courses and helped to become experts in a particular area. This paper deseribes the impact of the online courses (NPTEL) on the learners and challenges and learning’s from the online courses. The participants comprised 114 faculty, who were surveyed regarding their learning experiences, motivation, challenges and intentions to use NPTEL. And what can be improved from the Faculty and student point of view? © 2020 The Authors, Published by Elsevier B.V. is an open aecess article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (hitp/cteativecommons org licenses/b) esponsibility of the scienifi committe ofthe 9th World Engineering Education Forum 2019. Keywords: Online courses, Learning's Challenges, Motivation Several instructors and students commented on their ability to focus a lot of their attention on the content of the course and Lessons. on-line learning permits for college students to figure at a time and an area that’s compatible with their learning wants (Thomson, 2010)(1|.In agreement with the author online courses provide the environment to utilize their comfortable time and place not only that even slow learners also can catch the concepts by repeatedly listing to the Video lectures. In agreement with the author online courses impact on the instructors to uparade the skills depends on the workforce or industry or in the organization and challenges like to achieve any key targeted areas these courses provide emergency training to achieve the goal [2]. is found that As a faculty or as students? learning performance in an online learning environment could be influenced by their readiness to adopt this innovative learning approach{3] in agreement with the authors the always online courses are opted by the ficulty or students based on their enthusiasm to improve their technical skills . The expanding prominence and number of online projects and course in advanced education require proceeded with thoughtfulness regarding the structure of instructional conditions to upgrade understudies’ learning [4] () © 2020 The Authors. Published by Elsevier BV. This is an open access article under the GC BY-NC-ND license (\//creativecommons.on licenses by-ue-nd/4.0/) Peer-review under responsibility of the scienifie committee ofthe 9th World Engineering Education Forum 2019, 10,1016/4,prexs 2020.05.1671 Anitha Kumari et a. / Procedia Computer Science 172 (2020) 82-91 8 Suecessful learning requires that students be motivated to achieve the desired learning goals (Lee, &Ha0, 2015), However, not all students can develop an effective path that is beneficial to learning on their own [5] Several important studies have documented that these students have good learning outcomes in online courses, Such research most frequently compares online to offline courses in experimental or quasi-experimental studies [6] The studies clearly suggest that online and offline instructions often have similar or slightly more positive outcomes in the primary arcas of cognitive gain [7].As online learning continues to grow, it is important to investigate students’ overall experiences in online learning environments, Understanding students” perspectives on their online classes or programs moves beyond the sole question of student satisfaction to more nuanced questions about how factors inside and outside of the classroom impact the online classroom. This survey reviewed the rapid advancement of technology and how it has greatly impacted on online courses. Our review found that few studies were trying to explore how to progress toward online instructions that would be more adaptable to individual learners” needs and the Motivation behind to take online courses forthe instructor for updating skills of the workforce and expand the capacity for education in new subject areas Students: Young generation most probably engaged with smart phones and social media instead of wasting their time online courses encouraged them to learn new technologies and improvised their subject knowledge. 1, Method 1.1 Data Analysis Conducted survey from registered and completed online course instructors and from the under graduated students by circulated Google forms, Number of participant's registered 80 and completed their courses are 50 and motivation 10 taken the online courses 2.1 Participants for online courses S.no Name of the Participents | Branch Online course name 1__| DrOP Suresh EEE | Power System Engineering 2 | Mr-K Suresh EEE _| Principles of Digital Communications 3 | MrRNaresh EEE _| Electrical Machines - Il 4 | MeN Ravi EEE | Electrical Machines = Il S| Mr-T-Srinivasulu EEE | Principles of Digital Communications 6__| Mr-Ch Suresh EEE _ | Modern Digital Communication Techniques 7__| Mr. S. V Satyanarayana EEE | Power System Engineering 8__| Ms. P. Madhavi EEE 9 | Ms. K. Poojitha EEE | Principles of Digital Communications 10 | Mr. M. Siddartha EEE | ELECTRIC VEHICLES PART-II 1 | Mrs.T-Shirisha EEE | ELECTRIC VEHICLES PART-I 12__| Mr.J Dinesh EEE | Modern Digital Communication Techniques 13__| Mr. Damodhar Reddy EEE _| Power System Engineering 14 | Mr.P-Praveen EEE | Power System Engineering 15__|MrSSiva Raj EEE | Electrical Machines - Il 16__| Mr.P.Anjaiah EEE | Modern Digital Communication Techniques 17 | Dr. Steeramulu Munagala Mech | Convective Heat Transfer 18 _ | Dr.1Shiva Kumar Mech | Convective Heat Transfer 19__| Mrs.Baby Therisa Mech _ | Basies of Finite Element Analysis-1rs Anita Kumari et al. Procedia Computer Science 172 120) 82-91 Modelling and Simulation of Dynamic 20 _| Mr.G.Singaiah Mech _| Systems 21 | Mr.G.Venkatesh Mech __| Basics of Finite Element Analysis-1 22__| Mr.P.V.N.Sai Chandu Mech | Manufacturing Process Technology 23 | Mr.L.B.Bharath Raju Mech _| Convective Heat Transfer 24 __| Mr. Y. Anil Redd Mech | Manufacturing Process Technolog; 25 __| Mr. Morrish Kumar Mech | Manufacturing Process Technolog) 26 __| Mr. Ashish Kumar Singh Mech __| Basics of Finite Element Analysis-1 aq | Mic Santhosh Madhava nik | joy Mesling and Simulation of Dynamie 28 | Mrs. Buyyani Pavani Mech | Manufacturing Process Technology 29 | Ms.Ch.Hemalatha Mech _| Kinematies of Mechanism 30_| Mr. D. Harimadhava Swamy __|Mech __| Kinematics of Mechanism Modelling and Simulation of Dynamic 31__| Mr. MIN. Satish Kumar Mech _| Systems 32__| Mr. SIN.S. Santhosh Kumar___[Mech __| Basies of Finite Element Analysis-I 33__| Mr Jagadish Mech | Kinematics of Mechanism. 34_| MrD.Rahul Mech | Manufacturing Process Technology 35__| Mr-T.Sai Sharath Mech | Manufacturing Process Technolog, 36_| Mr.Manoj kumar.N) Mech _| Basics of Finite Element Analysis-1 37_| Mrs. Swapna Mech | Basics of Finite Element Analysis-1 38_[ MrB.Upendra Mech | Kinematies of Mechanism Mr.B.Upendra Mech __| Thermodynamics Mr.B.Upendra Mech | Manufacturing process Technolog, 39_| MrP-Praveen Mech | Kinematics of Mechanism. 40__ | Mr. Govardhana Redd! Mech | Thermodynamics 41__| Mr. G Ramesh Mech | Manufacturing process Technology 42_| Mr. P Kameswara Rao Mech | Robotics 49__| Dr. Rahul Vivek Purohit ECE __| Digital Electronic Circuits 50_| Dr.S.V.Devika ECE __| Teaching and Learning in Engincerin; S1_| MrS.Hanumandtu ECE __| Digital Electronic Circuits 52_| Mrs.K.Bindhu madhavi ECE | Teaching and Learning in Engineering 53__| Mr.K.Anil kumar ECE __| Digital Electronic Cireuits 54__| Mrs.MRani ECE __| Analog Circuits 35_| Mr. BYakub ECE__| Analog Circuits 36__| Mrs. M. Pallavi ECE__| Microprocessors And Microcontrollers 57_| Mr.Vinod Ahuja ECE __| Digital Electronic Circuits 58_| Mrs.K.Usha ECE _| Analog Circuits 59_[ Mrs. N. Manjula ECE__| Microprocessors And Microcontrollers1 Anitha Kumari et a. / Procedia Computer Science 172 (2020) 82-91 60__| Ms. Jakkula Radhika ECE__| Microprocessors And Microcontrollers 61__| Mrs.E Deepthi ECE _| Digital Electronic Cireuits 62__| Mrs.E.Sreelakshmi ECE | Analog Cireuits 63_| Mr.P.Kondalrao ECE __| Microprocessors And Microcontrollers 64 __| MrP.Santosh ECE _| Digital Electronic Circuits 65_| Mrs.B.Jyothirmai ECE _| Analog Circuits 66__| Ms. Ch Shanthi Priya ECE __| Microprocessors And Microcontrollers 67__|Mr.G Satyanarayana ECE | Microprocessors And Microcontrollers 68__| Mrs.N Sindhu ECE _| Digital Electronic Cireuits 71__|Ms. B Hima Bindu ECE _| Teaching and Learning in Engineering 72_| Drs Arvind CSE__| Programming in Java 73 _ | Dr. Pushpender Sarao SE___| Problem solving through programming in C 74 [Dr.Pla Chandana Kumari CSE [ Problem solving through programming in C 75__|[Mr.M.Rajeshwar CSE__| Programming in Java 76___| Mr.G.Chandra Shekhar CSE 77 __|Mr.B Surender Redd) (CSE | Problem solving through programming in C Introduction to Automata theory languages 78__|Mr-TRaghavendra Gupta CSE__| and computation Introduction to Automata theory languages 79 _| Mr. $.Pratap Singh CSE__| and computation 80_| Mrs.P.Sindhu €SE__| Programming in Java Introduction to Automata theory languages 81__| Mrs.P Swathy CSE__| and computation Introduction to Automata theory languages 82_| Mr.Vadla Navakishore CSE__| and computation 83__| Mrs. Hema p.Mahajan CSE__| Programming in Java Mr.G Rakesh Reddy Introduction to Automata theory languages 84 and computation 85_| Mr.Ch.Kannaiah Cryptography and Network Security 86__| Mr. Nagoor Meeravali Introduction to Internet of Things 87_| Mr. Desu Manikantha Introduction to Internet of Thing 88__| Mr-Sahik, Meer Subhani Ali Problem solving through programming in C 89_| Mrs. T-Anitha Kumari CSE__| Probiem solving through programming in C 90__| Ms. Aishwarya Kabde CSE__| Cryptography and Network Seeurit Introduction to Automata theory languages 91 | Mr.B Murali Krishna CSE__| and computation 92 | MrG.Ravi CSE__| Cryptography and Network Security ss86 1 Anitha Kumari et a. / Procedia Computer Science 172 (2020) 82-91 93__| Mr-Thambi Joseph CSE__| Introduction to Intemet of Things 94 | Mr.s, Ashok CSE__| Cryptography and Network Security 95 __| Mr. Jangam Nagaraju CSE__| Iniroduction to Internet of Things English Literature of the Romantic Period, 96__| Mr.B Prabhakar Rao Hes | 1798-1832 97__| Mr.R.Uma Maheshwar Singh [H&S | Semicondutor Optoelectronic Devices 98__| Mr-7.Rambabu H&S _| Semicondutor Optoelectronic Devices English Literature of the Romantic Period, 99__| Mrs.G.Vanaja Redd: H&s | 1798-1832 English Literature of the Romantic Period, 100__| Mrs.D.Surekha H&s | 1798-1832 101___| Mr.B.Uppalaiah H&S __| Probability& Statisites 102___| Mr.B.Uppalaiah H&S | Advanced Engineering Mathematics English Literature of the Romantic Period, 103___| Mr.A.Suresh H&s | 1798-1832 1o4__| Mrs.A.Srilatha H&S _| Semicondutor Optoelectronic Devices 105 ___| Mrs. Lavanya Nagamalla H&S __ | Introduction to the Pyschology of Language 106__| Ms.K. Sreelatha H&S __| Semicondutor Optoelectronic Devices 107__| Mr. D.Vijay Sai Prakash H&S __ | Introduction to the Pyschology of Language 108__| Mrs.M.Naga Pavani H&S | Literature, Culture and Media 109 | Mrs.Annapooma H&S __| Semicondutor Optoelectronic Devices 110__| Ms.¥.Aruna H&S _| Literature, Culture and Media English Literature of the Romantic Period, Lit | Mrs.Srinivas H&S | 1798-1832 112_| Mrs. Kavitha Kotthireddy H&S _| Semicondutor Optoelectronic Devices 113 __| Dr. tshrat Jahan H&S | Literature, Culture and Media English Literature of the Romantic Period, 114 | Mr. $ Nagaraju Has | 1798-1832 Research Questions posed to take the port polio on online courses QI how would you rate your overall experience in this online course’? 1 (Poor) Qs. Qa, A verage) 3(Good) (Satisfactory) 5 (Excellent) Motivation to take the online courses? Name and duration of the course’? Is it satisfactory to meet the needs of your intention to pick up the course?” Yes1 Anitha Kumari et a. / Procedia Computer Science 172 (2020) 82-91 s ji, No Q5. Why did you not watch all the videos? (Mark all that apply) i, They were optional (not required) ii, [felt that I did not need to watch them all to learn the subject iii, felt that they were not needed to complete assignments iv. [did not have time to watch them all v. I did not find them relevant to my learning vi Idon't know vii, Other (explain) Q6.Do you feel that a class with videos from the instructor works better for you than without videos from the instructor? Why’? Q7 Hw many online courses have you taken besides the current one? so 2 3 4 5 or more i, Notatall ii, Minor impact iii, Some impact iv. Definite impact (Q9.How difficult you find to do the Assignments? Q10.Have you often participated in the feedback forum? QI Are you taking other online courses in the current Semester? i Yes ii, No i, Yes ii, No Q14 Why (not)? QIS Do you have any suggestions, ideas or preferences regarding the online classes? 2.3 Survey conducted by using Google Forms8 1 Anitha Kumari et a. / Procedia Computer Science 172 (2020) 82-91 24 portfolio on online courses By circulated Google forms online and taken data aggregation based on the responses from the participants. As per the survey participants satisfied with the online courses and upgraded their technical skills, communication, skills and time management, = Technical skills = Communication skills, = Communication skill listening skills = writing skills, Technical skills lm Time management ONLINE COURSE BENEFICIERIES VIEW1 Anitha Kumari et a. / Procedia Computer Science 172 (2020) 82-91 mSeriest communtiies Technical skills ‘Communication s Time management Discussion forum 3 instructer faculty 2.5 Challenges faced by the participams Participants revealed some challenges while taking the online courses - Irrelevant content in the videos to solve the Assignment * Due to registered more than 2 courses assignment due time at the same time forall courses cause problem to stop in-between the Exams conducted forall eouses respective coun dation oo the same date Personal comics lm lrrelevant content = More than 2 courses = course duration on the same date = Personal commitments0 {Anitha Kumari al. / Procedia Computer Science 172 (2020) 82-91 2. Results ‘Afier conducted survey most of the instructors commented that their Technical skills are improved and they adopted new pedagogies to teach in their respective classes. In agreement with authors Video Lectures are more imp active than the chalk and board. Undergraduate students coated that class room those who are feel shy to ask doubts can also participate in the discussion forum to clarify doubts and slow learners can also by watching more number of times videos can gain the confidence and knowledge. One of our instructor got gold medal and outstanding performance award in online courses FLAT counted by NPTEL. Flat Subject is useful for gate hence we are enhancing our knowledge to become strong in technical so that we can perform well in competitive exams Glimpse of the outstanding performer from HITAM ney @ wes B® occ Oe 1 @ oe Glimpse of Performance of the instructors and students 3.Discussion1 Anitha Kumari et a. / Procedia Computer Science 172 (2020) 82-91 o In agreement with the authors perception Thomson, 2010.et al online courses are more usefull which saves money, avoid the trafic problems, mental tensions and time (o attended to the normal coaching centers. But without regular classes only depending on the e platform makes any instructor or students weaker in confidence, communication, bonding and facing challenges which occurred in day to day life. This study describes about survey report of the instructors and under graduate students, online courses more beneficial to adopt new technologies, built confidence to face competitive exams, motivating participants to raise ‘queries in the discussion forums and encouraged to post feedbacks on the concepts and time management. 3. Conch Online courses are so much help full to upgrade the skills of workforce under graduate students, irrespective of their ages any human being can participate to enhance the skills and knowledge on the new technologies and gifted persons also can participate at their comfortable places and time Leaming from the online courses Uperading skills Expenis in new subjects doping new Pedagogies Time managensn to complet asigrmcns Pastipating Improvement of stening kills by watching Videos nine discussion fru Acknowledgements, ‘An endeavour of a long period can be successful only with the advice of many well-wishers. 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