A

Specialization Project Report

On
“The new wave in Education Sector – Students' Perception towards Online
Education.”

In the partial fulfilment of the Degree of

Master’s in management studies (MMS)
Under the University of Mumbai.
By
Abhishek Mohan Gaikwad
MMS
Roll No: A-24

Specialization: Finance
Batch: 2019-2021.
Under the Guidance of
Prof: Kinjal Sethia

ATHARVA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES

Malad-Marve Road, Charkop Naka,
Malad (West), Mumbai 400 095
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Index:

Introduction:..............................................................................................................................……..5

Trends likely to dominate Online Education.....................................................................................6

Literature Review:.............................................................................................................................16

Research Methodolgy……………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………23

Data Analysis and Interpretation.………………………………………………………………………………………………….25

Findings and Recommendation………………………………………………………………………………………………….…32

Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..38

References……………………………………………………………………………………………39
 Introduction:
Online education, that was once considered the humble cousin of mainstream education, has
witnessed an upward swing in few months. The major change came due to the pandemic,
which was happened because of covid-19 it has resulted in schools shut all across the world.
Globally, over 1.2 billion children were out of the classroom. As a result, education has
changed dramatically, with the distinctive rise of e-learning, whereby teaching is undertaken
and on digital platforms.
With educational Institutes closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the government has been
encouraging online education to achieve academic continuity. Most high-end PVT. and
Public institutions have made the switch smoothly using online platforms such as google
meets, zoom, Microsoft teams, etc. It is time that we Indians, as a society, understand the
realms of online education- in India, for India.
The change has been brought in not only by various technological innovations but by
innovative new -age content and curriculum that online education providers offer to the
learners. The online education industry in India is estimated to be a $ 1.9 billion industry by
2021, according to research conducted by KPMG, with insights from Google search.
According to the report, the paid user base is likely to grow 6-fold from 1.6 million users in
2016 to 9.6 million users in 2021.
Due to increased penetration of the internet and smartphones, factors such as convenience,
increased reach and personalized content offered by online education providers have led to
the growth and expansion in online education sectors. Online education allows students to
distance learning by joining a virtual lecture, pose questions to professors, chat with fellow
students and take virtual exams and interviews. Most of the programs are career-focused
helping students to chalk a career path and set goals.

 Trends likely to dominate Online Education:

The emergence of cloud Computing: According to the Techno Analysts, the emergence of
cloud computing will be a major trend in Online Education in India. Cloud computing helps
in storing and saving a significant amount of data on a single platform, thus making it easy
and convenient for users and providers to process, obtain, access, and manage information
from anywhere at any time.

 Focus on Future-career skills

Due to the pandemic situations the world didn’t stop, as the world is changing at a rapid, pace
the online educational institutions are trying to keep a balance between learning and skills
required by enterprises and industry. They are offering new online education points a future
in 2021, wherein we are likely to witness the launch of more such courses and career council
programs. In online trends of education, the institutions also offering online degrees in
specialized in the years to come.
 Gamified learning
Training delivery vendors are diversifying the Trends in Online programs stylistically.
Gamification of learning makes learning more interesting and effective. Gamification of
learning techniques ensures a higher level of involvement and interaction from students. As
the new business environment is getting more and more difficult and complex every day.
With the help of gamification learning it will make easy to understand, interactive sessions,
participants make decisions, develops strategies which will make a good position of a
company in the market.
 Project-Based Learning: Project-based learning gives learners the opportunities to
expand their knowledge base and develops skills through problem-solving and
investigation. A real worlds problem or question is at the heart of every project-based e-
learning experience, and learners must conduct research and acquire the necessary
information to arrive at their conclusion. Project-based learning also encourages
learners to their feedback.  

 Blended E-learning Programs: Blended learning is an approach to an education that

combines online educational materials and opportunitiesfor interaction online with
traditional place-based classroom methods. E-learning providers have witnessed a 25-
30% jump in companies opting for the blended-model over 100% e-learning courses.
The model facilitates discussions and collaborative learning offers flexibility to learners
who have a better completion rate.

 Increase in interest in AR and VR: From AR and VR are yet to reach their full
potential in online learning, these technologies are expected to be get impacted on
online education in India in the coming years. The use of AR and VR in online learning
platforms has shown a significant increase in engagement and improved results.

 Adapting existing content: The earliest Ed-tech ventures were quick to suggest in their
pilot phases, as part of the online learning trend, not all students take a liking towards
digital learning. Each of us hasa varying level of grasping capacities, therefore, it is
only natural that some would reject the current form and shape of Ed-tech.  Likewise, of
those who are getting used to online education, the majority is concerned with
 information that is “relevant” to them. In short, they don’t wish for a textbook-like
experience.
Trends of online education suggest institutions should review their existing study material,
in terms of how useful, relevant, and detailed the information is. They must be prepared for
constant changes as well as for the introduction of new programs.
 

 Collaborative Learning: Online education in India is being modernized with the rising

interest in digital modes of delivery.  While online learning will expand in the internet-
matrix the effectiveness it has to be demonstrated. A gnawing concern remains to keep
isolated, remote students engaged with trainers. Collaborative learning has been
proposed as a solution. As the term suggests, the methodology is designed to cultivate
collaboration and experiential learning. Following the tenet, humans are social animals
and learn faster with experience, the class is fragmented into groups. Each group is then
given a task to fulfill, accomplishing which they can progress to the next chapter.

 Metered Learning: Each of us has unique learning speeds. Now that conventional

styles of teaching are taking the backseat it is plausible faculty-to-student time will
increase if not the ratio. This can be done with the help of Artificial Intelligence
machine learning. The collective exercise is referred to as Adaptive Learning, where
students consume content on smart devices. The device/applications register and share
the learning progress with the faculty along with recommendations on how to customize
the curriculum for faster absorption. Given the deficit of time for attending each
student, teachers can nevertheless bring students on the same page via different learning
routes.

 Blockchain-led-Education: Emerging trends in online education suggest an increasing

proliferation of Blockchain in EdTech. Blockchain has been promoted from theory to
practice with realistic applications, especially, in the Ed-tech Industry. Online education
trends indicate that Blockchain’s immutability can be leveraged to archive student
records, while at the same time practitioners can be incentivized for learning by
distributing tokens, scholarships, etc.
 Government Support for E-learning: The central Government of India has been
proactive in acknowledging and promoting e-learning through its flagship public
programs, Digital India and Skill India. It is inspired to take essential steps in
proclaiming the significance of internet-enabled learning. For instance, e-Basta is a
platform that facilitates school books in digital formats accessible across devices.
SWAYAM (Study-Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds) is a
government-instituted MOOC platform for classes 9th and above. It has higher-level
courses to prepare students for specialized skills as well.

How Online Education is helpful in the pandemic situation like Covid-19:

Online education allows for learning something beyond the norm. A learner has access to
unlimited topics and global experts in niche subjects – something otherwise not affordable or
imaginable for many. Online programs allow people of a wide age group to learn at their own
pace, without inhibitions, and without compromising on their other responsibilities. 
With the emergence and spread of COVID-19 in India, online education has trickled down to
the most basic level — schools and colleges! When asked about their experience with online
teaching, a student from a college in Bengaluru said, “The online option is a need in this
pandemic situation. It has brought education to us without us going anywhere, and it is more
flexible”. Probably, students are finding it a welcome change from strict schedules and long-
distance commutes to attend classes. For some others, who find learning in large classes
intimidating, this may be a less stressful option. Many teachers are making the best of this
situation by exploring new methods of teaching and assessment.
This is encouraging. But the moment online education moves from an optional to the only
form of learning, and that too long term, the bad and the ugly slowly become evident. India is
beginning to get a taste of this now. 

Using the internet for entertainment is common, but for online lessons is a big challenge.
Teachers may not be well-versed with creating digital content and conveying it effectively
online. A sudden expectation from them to upgrade, and from students to adapt, is unfair.
Body language and eye contact, which are important cues for the teacher, are difficult to
perceive in an online class. I do not receive continual feedback in the form of students’
reactions during online sessions, which reduces the effectiveness of teaching, says a college
teacher in suburban Mumbai. How many students have paid attention in a class? Of those,
how many understood the lesson? Is the teaching pace alright? Are some students getting left
behind? These questions arise even in traditional classrooms, but they are harder to address in
online classes. A parent of an 8-year-old attending a private school in Gurgaon says it
shouldnot be online classes for such young kids. Their concentration span is small and they
do not pay attention after a while.” The 8-year-old added I hate them (online classes).
Even college students seem to value the in-class physical learning experience much more
than a virtual one. Many acknowledge that phones can be very distracting. Also, science and
technology programs often include hands-on laboratory sessions, dissertation projects, and
field trips to complement theoretical studies. This aspect of learning is severely limited in
online education.
Finally, education is not just about subject knowledge but also about developing social skills
and sportsmanship among the students, which is built over years. Relying solely on online
education may hinder the holistic development of children, and many may underperform later
in their professional and personal lives.
While India enjoys a wide geographic and cultural diversity, it also suffers from a huge socio-
economic divide. Only a small part of the Indian population has access to online education
right now. Interrupted power supply, weak or non-existent internet connectivity, and
unaffordability to buy necessary devices are major concerns.“In a Class of 40 students, after
two months of online classes, around 20 students regularly attend class with whatever device
and connection they have. Around 5 – 8 students are completely absent till date and rest are
fluctuating”, says a school teacher in Ratnagiri in Maharashtra. A teacher in a government-
aided school from the small town of Chambal in Himachal Pradesh says, “it a frustrating
experience to engage students of lower classes in online mode. There are network issues on
both teachers’ and students’ ends”.
Students with disabilities are among the most dependent on in-person education and hence
least likely to benefit from distance learning. A survey by Swabhiman (an NGO working
mainly in Odisha), in association with the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for
Disabled People, indicated that 73% of the students with disabilities had concerns regarding
the availability of study material in appropriate formats. Also, 79% of their teachers were
apprehensive about teaching effectively without the use of touch to students with learning
disorders, autism, and low vision. The lack of effective education may further aggravate the
high dropout rates of these children from schools (nearly 50% pre-COVID) in developing
countries.
How 5G Network will impact on Online Education sector:

1. The cloud-based solution will open the new gate with 5G:

The dependability of the education sector on cloud solutions is increasing. The fifth-

generation technology will make the cloud tech smoother. Student information system, that
unifies the entire institute in a single platform and stores the endless data of students, teachers,

and other stakeholders, will be able to offer faster services. As it shifts to become more

mobile-compatible, 5G will help to make it easier to provide solutions in the user’s hand.

Future mobile technology will help us in accessing the data anywhere by using distributed

cloud and mobile edge computing. There will be immediate response and the students can

easily resume their work according to their convenient time and place.

2. Smart Classroom with IoT will save teachers time:

The Internet of Things (IoT) has made a big transformation in the retail sector, healthcare and

customer services. With the help of IoT, the education sector is availing the benefits of

collaboration between students, educators, and administration. It also helps in global

networking enhancement of textbooks, attendance monitor systems, data collection, and better

collaboration. IoT with 5G, teachers will be able to log in as they enter the class. It will help

in automating manual administrative tasks and allow students to deliver feedback digitally.

Higher bandwidth will help signals remain strong throughout entire lectures and presentations,

preventing occasional dropped connections and derailing focus.

3. 5G will pace up online education:

Videos have become the best source to gain information. Every sector is one way or another

showing their business via video. Online lectures and live streamings are the new generation’s

knowledge center and YouTube is also preferred as an educational resource for students. With

5G technology, watching and downloading these videos will be the job of seconds. With 5G

distance learning, online education will become more accessible, more convenient and much

better. It will truly be a next-generation tech for next-generation ed.

4. Students will get more personalized and flexible learning:

The learning capacity of every student is unique and different. Fifth-generation technology

will help increase the grip of students over education and they’ll be able to access that beyond

their classroom.With the high-speed internet, they will get the resources anytime anywhere

regardless of distance or location, 5G will empower students to access the same information

and exercises as their peers.Over the years education has made a huge transformation with the

help of the internet; it made the learning, administrative management, and student experience

more engaging and interactive.The power of immediate access with the help of 5G will change

the dynamics of the education system forever. This will not only let us save time but will

make education simpler than ever.

Interesting facts about Online education in India:

 Online education market in India was worth $ 247 million in 2016, which is
expected to grow about $ 1.96 billion by 2021. That is a compound annual growth
rate of 52%.

 The number of users enrolled for various online learning courses is estimated to be
1.6 Million in 2016, Which is expected to grow about 9.6 Million by the end of
2021.

 It is estimated that there is a 175% increase in the cost of classroom education, this
gives online education more preferred because it is cost effective.

 Nearly 48% population in India between 15–40 age group with high aspirations
but lower income is a good target market for online education. And, the
acceptability of online channel is high in the younger demographic.

These factors clearly show the involvement and future potential of online education in India.
Now let’s discuss some of the advantages and disadvantages of online education over
traditional education.
 Advantages of online education:

 Learn from anywhere, at any time:

Since online education only requires a laptop or a smartphone with an internet connection,
students can learn anywhere at any time. This flexibility helps working professionals to
pursue new courses without giving up their jobs. They can learn at weekends or in their free
time. All the course materials are readily available at student’s fingertip.

 Save Money and Time:

Online education is much more cost effective than doing a regular on-campus degree. It helps
students who cannot afford a regular college degree to accomplish their dream without
spending a fortune on college education. Since you study at your own time, it helps to save
time as well.

 Learn at your own pace:

Everyone learns at a different pace. In a classroom where everyone taught together, many
students find it difficult to follow the lessons. This is a serious disadvantage of traditional
education. Online education solves this issue. In online education all the course materials are
provided beforehand, students learn it by taking their own time. Students can clarify their
doubts by live chats or forums as well.

 Recognition of online degrees:

Online degrees are accepted by many companies and employers in India as long as it is
accredited and approved by Distance Education Council (DEC) of India. Many of them are
encouraging their employees for getting online education as well.

Disadvantages of online education:

 Chances of distraction are very high:

Students can easily lose track of their studies in online education since there are no face-to-
face lectures and classmates to remind you about assignments. Until and unless you keep
yourself motivated it takes a long time to complete your course or abandon your entire
course.

 Fraudulent Online courses:

There are many websites that offer online courses without the accreditation of any
educational authority or in the name of fake authorities. Such courses will not help you to get
any job. So it is very important to choose an accredited online/distance program before you
spend money on it.

 Cannot do courses that require Labs/Workshops:

You cannot do an engineering course or any other course that requires labs or hands-on
workshops online. Also in courses like MBA you miss the chances of professional
networking, overseas experience etc. Which is considered an important part of the course.
What Are the Popular Online Courses in India?

Online MBA, Big Data &Business analytics, Digital marketing and Programming Remains
the most popular courses learnt online by Indians. Here are some of the websites where you
can learn above-mentioned courses online.

Literature Review:
Challenges and opportunities for online education in India:
Aman Jindal Associate Professor,
University School of Busniess.
Considering the rapid change in technology, inevitable changes in education sector are going
to happen. A lot of research is taking place to understand the pros and cons of online
education in comparison to face to face education. In India, there are a lot of challenges and
opportunities for online education. With a comprehensive literature review, in this paper, we
have identified key factors which will boost online education in India. We have identified
internet penetration; low cost of online education, ease of doing course, initiative by
government, employer’s recognition and bridging gap are the key factors the growth of online
education. There are certain factors which are creating a hindrance in the growth which
include insufficient digital infrastructure, credibility and language used in online education.
With the increase in number of internet users in India, the paper also looks into what
opportunities are there in future in education sector.

Online Learning: A Panacea in the Time of COVID-19 Crisis:

Shivangi Dhawan:
First Published June 20, 2020 Research Article
Educational institutions (schools, colleges, and universities) in India are currently based only
on traditional methods of learning, that is, they follow the traditional set up of face-to-face
lectures in a classroom. Although many academic units have also started blended learning,
still a lot of them are stuck with old procedures. The sudden outbreak of a deadly disease
called Covid-19 caused by a Corona Virus (SARS-CoV-2) shook the entire world. The World
Health Organization declared it as a pandemic. This situation challenged the education
system across the world and forced educators to shift to an online mode of teaching
overnight. Many academic institutions that were earlier reluctant to change their traditional
pedagogical approach had no option but to shift entirely to online teaching–learning. The
article includes the importance of online learning and Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities,
& Challenges (SWOC) analysis of e-learning modes in the time of crisis. This article also put
some light on the growth of EdTech Start-ups during the time of pandemic and natural
disasters and includes suggestions for academic institutions of how to deal with challenges
associated with online learning.
Online Learning or E-Learning:
By Shivangi Dhawan:
Rapid developments in technology have made distance education easy. “Most of the terms
(online learning, open learning, web-based learning, computer-mediated learning, blended
learning, m-learning, for ex.) have in common the ability to use a computer connected to a
network, that offers the possibility to learn from anywhere, anytime, in any rhythm, with any
means”.Online learning can be termed as a tool that can make the teaching–learning process
more student-centered, more innovative, and even more flexible. Online learning is defined
as “learning experiences in synchronous or asynchronous environments using different
devices (e.g., mobile phones, laptops, etc.) with internet access. In these environments,
students can be anywhere (independent) to learn and interact with instructors and other
students”. 

Online Teaching Is No More an Option, It Is a Necessity:

The major part of the world is on quarantine due to the serious outbreak of this global
pandemic Covid-19 and therefore many cities have turned into phantom cities and its effects
can be seen in schools, colleges, and universities too. Betwixt all this online teaching and
online learning can be termed as the panacea for the crisis. The Corona Virus has made
institutions to go from offline mode to online mode of pedagogy. This crisis will make the
institutions, which were earlier reluctant to change, to accept modern technology. This
catastrophe will show us the lucrative side of online teaching and learning. With the help of
online teaching modes, we can sermonize a large number of students at any time and in any
part of the world. All institutions must scramble different options of online pedagogical
approaches and try to use technology more aptly. Many universities around the world have
fully digitalized their operations understanding the dire need of this current situation.

Trends in Educational Research about e-Learning:

By Jesús Valverde-Berrocoso, María del Carmen Garrido-Arroyo, Carmen Burgos-
Videla and María Belén Morales-Cevallos.
The concept of e-learning is a technology-mediated learning approach of great potential from
the educational perspective and it has been one of the main research lines of Educational
Technology in the last decades. The aim of the present systematic literature review (SLR)
was to identify (a) the research topics; (b) the most relevant theories; (c) the most researched
modalities; and (d) the research methodologies used. To this end, the PRISMA protocol was
followed, and different tools were used for the bibliographic management and text-mining.
The literature selection was carried out in three first-quartile journals indexed in JCR-SSCI
specialized in Educational Technology. A total of 248 articles composed the final sample.
The analysis of the texts identified three main nodes: (a) online students; (b) online teachers;
and (c) curriculum-interactive learning environments. It was revealed that MOOC was the
most researched e-learning modality. The Community of Inquiry and the Technological
Acceptance Model, were the most used theories in the analyzed studies.

Perspectives of Teachers on Online teaching and assessments.

Amit Joshi, Muddu Vinay, Preeti Bhaskar.
In India, the COVID-19 outbreak has been declared an epidemic in all its states and union
territories. To combat COVID-19, lockdown was imposed on March 25, 2020 which has
adversely affected the education system in the country. It has changed the traditional
education system to the educational technologies (EdTechs) model, where teaching and
assessments are conducted online. This paper aims to identify the barriers faced by teachers
during online teaching and assessment in different home environment settings in India.

Online teaching-learning in higher education during lockdown period of COVID-19

pandemic:
Loknath Mishra, Tushar Gupta and Abha Shree.
The whole educational system from elementary to tertiary level has been collapsed during the
lockdown period of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) not only in India but
across the globe. This study is a portrayal of online teaching-learning modes adopted by the
Mizoram University for the teaching-learning process and subsequent semester examinations.
It looks forward to an intellectually enriched opportunity for further future academic
decision-making during any adversity. The intended purpose of this paper seeks to address
the required essentialities of online teaching-learning in education amid the COVID-19
pandemic and how can existing resources of educational institutions effectively transform
formal education into online education with the help of virtual classes and other pivotal
online tools in this continually shifting educational landscape. The paper employs both
quantitative and qualitative approach to study the perceptions of teachers and students on
online teaching-learning modes and also highlighted the implementation process of online
teaching-learning modes.
Students’ perceptions on distance education: A multinational study

Patricia Fidalgo, Joan Thorman.

Many universities offer Distance Education (DE) courses and programs to address the diverse
educational needs of students and to stay current with advancing technology. Some
Institutions of Higher Education (IHE) that do not offer DE find it difficult to navigate
through the steps that are needed to provide such courses and programs. Investigating
learners’ perceptions, attitudes and willingness to try DE can provide guidance and
recommendations for IHEs that are considering expanding use of DE formats. A survey was
distributed to undergraduate students in Portugal, UAE and Ukraine. The results of this pilot
study showed that in all three countries, students’ major concerns about such programs were
time management, motivation, and English language skills. Although students were
somewhat apprehensive many indicated they were interested in taking DE courses.
E-Learning and Blended Learning in Relation to Learning Outcome, Student
Satisfaction and Engagement.
Anne-Mette Nortvig, Anne Kristine Petersen and SørenHattesenBalle University
College Absalon, Denmark.
In higher education, e-learning is gaining more and more impact, especially in the format of
blended learning, and this new kind of traditional teaching and learning can be practiced in
many ways. Several studies have compared faceto-face teaching to online learning and/or
blended learning in order to try to define which of the formats provides, e.g., the highest
learning outcome, creates the most satisfied students or has the highest rate of course
completion. However, these studies often show that teaching and learning are influenced by
more than teaching format alone. Many factors play significant roles, and this literature
review will look further into some of them.

Comparison studies on online, blended and F2F formats Several studies.

Chigeza and Halbert, 2014; have compared F2F teaching to online learning and/or blended
learning in order to try to define which of the formats provides, e.g., the highest learning
outcome, creates the most satisfied students or has the highest rate of course completion. In
the following, we make an introductory review of recent comparative studies of the three
formats mentioned. The main focus will be on summing up the results developed by these
studies and discussing some of the limitations said to accrue to comparative studies of
teaching formats. In the literature reviewed, it is often shown that teaching and learning are
influenced by more than teaching format alone as many other factors play significant roles.
Overview of the online education ecosystem in India:
The Study made by the KPMG and Google (2017):
The online platform providers play a pivotal role in the online education ecosystem. Initially,
the platform served as enablers by connecting propective students and content providers. In
recent times, the platform providers and curators. Online education in India has a mix of
dedicated online only and offline players with an online presence. C2C business models have
also emerged where the platform connects prospective teachers and students. B2B offering
are prevalent in higher education, where institutions offer degree/diploma courses to students
through their own platform or third party aggregators. Corporate tie-ups assists in co-creation
of industry certified content, which enchances overall acceptance of online education
amongst the target users base. Improved internet connectivity and adoption of digital
payment option have significantly aided in the growth of online education in India.
COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND HOME ONLINE LEARNING SYSTEM: DOES IT
AFFECT THE QUALITY OF PHARMACY SCHOOL LEARNING?
Sys Rev Pharm 2020;11(8):524-530 A multifaceted review journal in the field of
pharmacy:
The purpose of this study is to identify and obtain information about the impact of the Covid-
19 pandemic on the learning process. This research uses the literature study method which is
an analysis that aims to describe the main content based on the collection of information
obtained. The information in question originates from various scientific articles related to the
implementation of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. The scientific articles in
question are articles obtained from reputable national journals and international journals
indexed by Scopus. The data and information that have been obtained are then collected,
analyzed, and concluded so as to get a recommendation as a literature study. Conclusion The
results of this study are that there are several obstacles experienced by students, teachers and
parents in online teaching and learning activities, namely mastery of technology is still
lacking, additional internet quota costs, additional work for parents in assisting children in
learning, communication and socialization between students. , teachers and parents are
reduced and working hours are unlimited for teachers because they have to communicate and
coordinate with parents, other teachers, and school principals. The COVID-19 pandemic
affects many things including educational life, parents of students, students and the learning
process, as a teacher who has the responsibility to educate students cannot stop. Teachers
must find appropriate ways to promote the learning process academically and socio
emotional. Teachers must be able to manage classrooms in classrooms and online classes.

The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Parents of Students

According to Arwen et al (2020), Sunitha (2020) and Duocet (2020),
The impact of learning at home is also felt by parents who also have more burdens because
they have to be teachers at home, teach assignments, and always monitor. There are more
than one child and still need assistance in carrying out tasks, not to mention having to prepare
food and other household chores. The joys and sorrows during the home study process vary.
Some parents prefer their children to study in school. Apart from the swelling internet credit,
one of the complaints of parents is that the increase in spending on consumption is greater
than the daily child allowance.
Impact of lockdown on learning status of undergraduate and postgraduate students
during COVID-19 pandemic in West Bengal, India
NanigopalKapasia:
To assess the impact of lockdown amidst COVID-19 on undergraduate and postgraduate
learners of various colleges and universities of West Bengal. An online survey was conducted
from 1 May to 8 May 2020 to collect the information. A structural questionnaire link using
‘Google form’ was sent to students’ through WhatsApp and E-mail. A total of 232 students
provided complete information regarding the survey. The simple percentage distribution was
used to assess the learning status of the study participants. During the lockdown period,
around 70% of learners were involved in e-learning. Most of the learners were used android
mobile for attending e-learning. Students have been facing various problems related to
depression anxiety, poor internet connectivity, and unfavorable study environment at home.
Students from remote areas and marginalized sections mainly face enormous challenges for
the study during this pandemic.

Takedown of Online Education

By 
Paul Fain
January 16, 2019
Online education has not lived up to its potential, according to a new report, which said fully
online course work contributes to socioeconomic and racial achievement gaps while failing to
be more affordable than traditional courses.
The report aims to make a research-driven case discouraging federal policy makers from
pulling back on consumer protections in the name of educational innovation.
Spiros Protopsaltis, an associate professor and director of the Center for Education Policy and
Evaluation at George Mason University, co-wrote the report with Sandy Baum, a fellow at
the Urban Institute and professor emerita of economics at Skidmore College. Protopsaltis is a
former aide in the Obama administration's Education Department and to Senate Democrats.
Baum advised Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.
"Online education has failed to reduce costs and improve outcomes for students," they wrote.
"Faculty, academic leaders, the public and employers continue to perceive online degrees less
favorably than traditional degrees."

Impact of Covid-19 on higher education in India

By Pravat Kumar Jena:
The spread of pandemic Covid-19 has drastically disrupted every aspects of human life
including education. It has created an unprecedented test on education. In many educational
institutions around the world, campuses are closed and teaching-learning has moved online.
Internationalization has slowed down considerably. In India, about 32 crore learners stopped
to move schools/colleges and all educational activities brought to an end. Despite of all these
challenges, the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) have reacted positively and managed to
ensure the continuity of teaching-learning, research and service to the society with some tools
and techniques during the pandemic. This article highlights on major impacts of Covid-19 on
HEIs in India. Some measures taken by HEIs and educational authorities of India to provide
seamless educational services during the crisis are discussed. Due to Covid-19 pandemic,
many new modes of learning, new perspectives, new trends are emerged and the same may
continue as we go ahead to a new tomorrow. So, some of the post Covid-19 trends which
may allow imagining new ways of teaching learning of higher education in India are outlined.
Some fruitful suggestions are also pointed to carry out educational activities during the
pandemic situation.

About the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Lives of School Children

Javier CachonZagalaz

The year 2020 has been marked by the emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
This virus has reached many countries and has paralyzed the lives of many people who have
been forced to stay at home in confinement. There have been many studies that have sought
to analyze the impact of this pandemic from different perspectives; however, this study will
pay attention to how it has affected and how it may affect children between 0 and 12 years in
the future after the closure of schools for months.The objective of this article is to learn about
the research carried out on the child population in times of confinement, especially those
dealing with the psychological and motor aspects of minors.

E-Learning in India: Wheel of Change

By Arun Gaikwad, VrishaliSurndraRandhir:

E-learning activities are important for the development of any country. In modern era
everybody is thinking about growth and Educational development. If it is planned properly
then proper results will come. In this research paper development through E-learning in India
is observed. If it planned properly then proper results will be affecting positively. In this
research paper, we observed that E-learning is an effective tool for development of
educational sector in India. E-learning is learning, utilizing electronic technologies to access
educational curriculum outside of a traditional classroom. In most cases, it refers to a course,
program or degree delivered completely online. The basic objective of this research paper is
to understand concept of e-learning and to examine the type of e-learning. It also summarizes
several opinions regarding the comparison between traditional learning and modern learning
technique. The modern method in teaching and learning are useful for development of
education sector in Indian context. The research paper focused on classroom learning and e-
learning in India as a main wheel of development of education.
Research Methodology:
A survey on an Education Sector-Students Perception towards Online Education

A survey to study the students perception towards online education.

* Required

Email Id *

Your answer

Age *

Your answer

Gender *
Male
.
Female
Others

According to you is online learning platform a feasible option? *

yes
No
May Be

Do you think is online education provide the same benefits as face to face lectures? *
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

Do youthink online learning have a personal learning method which makes it more
efficient then the classroom learning? *
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

Learning Courses Online has a time flexibility then classroom learning. *

Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Do you think online learning platforms provide you the courses relevant to your
interest? *
Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree

Online learning of courses have no age limit which makes it unique and valuable then
the other platforms of learning. *
Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree

In this Covid-19 Pandemic situation did e-learning help you? *

Yes
No
Maybe

In this pandemic situation have you done any cerification Courses? *

Yes
No

For E-Learning which online platform will you prefer? *

Udemy
Teachable
Wizlq
Ruzuku
other

What are your feedback on Online Lectures which were/are held during this
pandemic? *
Data Analysis and Interpretaition:
Responses:
 As the survey conducted in that 19 (35%) student are in a age 23, 9 (16%)
and so on as sone in the above diagram.

 The survey indicate that there are 70% Males and 30% Females.

 From the survey we came to known that the online flatform is a fessible
option or not. In that 39% of the studentssay yes.

 The survey question was regarding wheather the online education provide
the same benefits as face to face lectures. In that (59%) students were
disagreed and very few students agreed and rest of them were in neutral.

 Over 54% students were disagreed that online learning have a personal
learning method which makes it more efficient then the classroom learning.

 Around 55% students Agreed that learning courses online has a time
flexibility then classroom learning.

 According to the survey 55% students think that the online learning
platforms provide the courses relevant to there interest.

 About 60% studentsagreed that the online learning of courses have no age
limit which makes it unique and valuable then the other platforms of
learning.

 In the covid-19 pandemic situation over 65% students got help through e-
learning which helped them to improve there knowledge and skills.

 According to the survey over 59% students were using udemy platform for
there E-leaning courses.
Findings and Reccommendations:
Online education in India is expected to grow to USD 1.96 billion over the next five years
driven by increased consumer adoption by macroeconomic changes, improvements in
products offerings and changes in business models. The paid user base is expected to increase
from 1.6 million users in 2016 to 9.6 million in 2021.

User Profile, Channel and device preferences and key challenges:

Academy background of higher secondary level students opting for online
education.

Students with science background adopt online education in abundance:

Adoption in this category is much higher aming science students in higher
secondary. These students prefer quality supplementary content to aid them in
preparation for competitive exams, in addition to the school curriculum.
Commerce/arts students adopting online courses are relatively lower on account
of limited content availability.
 Why are students opting for online education?
Online adoption is driven by convenience and availability of variety of courses.
The online channel is viewed as a convenient mode of supplementary education
which allows students to study at home and at the same time offers a wide
variety of courses.

How the online content consumed?

A Multi-channel approach is adopted by students as they progress through
levels.
Students access large sized content such as video sessions and assignmenets on
laptops, while the other content is largely consumed on mobile phones. This
makes it crtical for players to have a multi-device offering in this category.
What are the key challenges faced by the students adopting online
education?
Availability and pricing of content are the key challenge for online students.
Content pricing is cited as one of the challenges for online students. Responses
indicates need for more variety of content at affordable prices for increased
adoption.

Why do students choose a specific brand?

Peer recommendations and quality of avilabale content are key drivers for
choosing a brand.
Peer review and feedback play a key role in discovery and selection of a
platform. Online players need to focus on efficient feedback. Mechanism to
have higher preference amongst target users.
The purchase decision is driven by quality of study material available on the
platforms. The perceived value of the course by students is also important in the
selection of a specific platforms.
A student’s engagement level with a brand is on account of access to online
content anytime, anywhere. The time saved on commute as against the offline
channel is also a key aspect driving engagement levels.
How Students paying for the courses?
Option to pay course fee through instalments could further enhance
adoption of online channel.
A significant proportion of users have indicated that they prefer to pay for the
course fees in instalments. Flexible payment options could further enhance
customer experience and adoption levels.
Consierable proportion of cash payments indicate a need for offline touchpoints
to enable payments. This could be implemented via-ups educational institutions
and other offline channels.
Overview:
There are two different kinds of user-bases for this category based on exam
types – Students opting for competitive engineering, medical and CAT exams
and working professionals opting for exams such as Bank PO, CAT, UPSC and
GMAT.
This category will be the highest growing
sector and will witness an increased
adoption of online channel. The online
paltforms could act as a substitute or
supplementary the existing offline test
preparation market, which has been
growing hsiktorically at a CAGR of 14
percent and is expected to be a USD 11
billion market by 2021. Due to the nature
and end result of the preparations , these courses have low repeat customers.

User Profile for online Preparation:

Job focussed test preparation has a higher adoption in tier 1 cities whereas
under-graduation entrance exams are popular in tier 2 cities.
The online adoption also has varied trends across tier categorization of the town
and cities. Metros and tier 1 cities have higher education in the test preparation
courses resulting directly in a job such as Bank PO exams and government
services. Tier 2 cities and other towns have a higher uptake for online test
preparation related to undergraduate courses. This is on accont of limited
options available for quality test preparation content in these religions.
GMAT/MBA courses have a higher uptake in metros and tier 1 cities on
account of higher propensity to pay for these courses.
Gender Wise Course Preferences:
Govt Services and
engineering courses are
popular amongst male
students, Bank PO
amongst female students.
Govt. services and bank
PO courses have the
largest no. of users.
However, course-wise
preferences vary across
genders. This is testimony
to the gender ratio in the
Bank PO jobs, where the
percentage of women
employees in public sector
banks is the highest across
industries. Engineering
test preparation witnesses adoption by both genders, with a higher adoption by
male users. This is also reflected by the current graduation rates, where 68
percent of all graduates are males engineers.

Conclusion:

 online learning is beneficial to the students, tutors and the institution offering

these courses. I would therefore recommend that online learning be implemented on all
learning institutions and research on how to improve this learning process should be
carried out.

 Online Education has brought a positive impact in the lives of students and working
professionals. It has given an opportunity to take up additional courses along with their
studies or job as per their convenience.

 E-classes are immensely helpful in these times of lockdown and restrictions. The
teaching -learning activities are conducted successfully. The students believe offline
classes are better but they are comfortable with e -classes also. The network issues
are a major hinderance in smooth conduction of classes.

 Online education has been on the fringe for a long time. The COVID‐19 pandemic made
it the mainstream.

 Students in a university in India on different aspects of online education during the

COVID‐19 pandemic.It has found that the students considered online education a viable
alternative under the current circumstances.

 However there is scope for improvement. Professors should try to make online education
better acceptable among students. Techniques like flipped classroom, case studies, and
gamification may be introduced in online education and their effects may be studied.

 The COVID‐19 pandemic has led to adoption of online education on a large scale around
the world for the first time. The lessons we learn about online education during this
pandemic will be useful during future exigencies.
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How Online Education is helpful in the pandemic situation like Covid-19:
Online education allows for learning something beyond the norm. A learner has access to
unlimited topics and global experts in niche subjects – something otherwise not affordable or
imaginable for many. Online programs allow people of a wide age group to learn at their own
pace, without inhibitions, and without compromising on their other responsibilities. 
With the emergence and spread of COVID-19 in India, online education has trickled down to
the most basic level — schools and colleges! When asked about their experience with online
teaching, a student from a college in Bengaluru said, “The online option is a need in this
pandemic situation. It has brought education to us without us going anywhere, and it is more
flexible”. Probably, students are finding it a welcome change from strict schedules and long-
distance commutes to attend classes. For some others, who find learning in large classes
intimidating, this may be a less stressful option. Many teachers are making the best of this
situation by exploring new methods of teaching and assessment.
This is encouraging. But the moment online education moves from an optional to the only
form of learning, and that too long term, the bad and the ugly slowly become evident. India is
beginning to get a taste of this now. 

Using the internet for entertainment is common, but for online lessons is a big challenge.
Teachers may not be well-versed with creating digital content and conveying it effectively
online. A sudden expectation from them to upgrade, and from students to adapt, is unfair.
Body language and eye contact, which are important cues for the teacher, are difficult to
perceive in an online class. I do not receive continual feedback in the form of students’
reactions during online sessions, which reduces the effectiveness of teaching, says a college
teacher in suburban Mumbai. How many students have paid attention in a class? Of those,
how many understood the lesson? Is the teaching pace alright? Are some students getting left
behind? These questions arise even in traditional classrooms, but they are harder to address in
online classes. A parent of an 8-year-old attending a private school in Gurgaon says it should
not be online classes for such young kids. Their concentration span is small and they do not
pay attention after a while.” The 8-year-old added I hate them (online classes).
Even college students seem to value the in-class physical learning experience much more
than a virtual one. Many acknowledge that phones can be very distracting. Also, science and
technology programs often include hands-on laboratory sessions, dissertation projects, and
field trips to complement theoretical studies. This aspect of learning is severely limited in
online education.
Finally, education is not just about subject knowledge but also about developing social skills
and sportsmanship among the students, which is built over years. Relying solely on online
education may hinder the holistic development of children, and many may underperform later
in their professional and personal lives.
While India enjoys a wide geographic and cultural diversity, it also suffers from a huge socio-
economic divide. Only a small part of the Indian population has access to online education
right now. Interrupted power supply, weak or non-existent internet connectivity, and
unaffordability to buy necessary devices are major concerns. “In a Class of 40 students, after
two months of online classes, around 20 students regularly attend class with whatever device
and connection they have. Around 5 – 8 students are completely absent till date and rest are
fluctuating”, says a school teacher in Ratnagiri in Maharashtra. A teacher in a government-
aided school from the small town of Chambal in Himachal Pradesh says, “it a frustrating
experience to engage students of lower classes in online mode. There are network issues on
both teachers’ and students’ ends”.
Students with disabilities are among the most dependent on in-person education and hence
least likely to benefit from distance learning. A survey by Swabhiman (an NGO working
mainly in Odisha), in association with the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for
Disabled People, indicated that 73% of the students with disabilities had concerns regarding
the availability of study material in appropriate formats. Also, 79% of their teachers were
apprehensive about teaching effectively without the use of touch to students with learning
disorders, autism, and low vision. The lack of effective education may further aggravate the
high dropout rates of these children from schools (nearly 50% pre-COVID) in developing
countries.
How 5G Network will impact on Online Education sector:

1. The cloud-based solution will open the new gate with 5G:

The dependability of the education sector on cloud solutions is increasing. The fifth-

generation technology will make the cloud tech smoother. Student information system, that

unifies the entire institute in a single platform and stores the endless data of students, teachers,

and other stakeholders, will be able to offer faster services. As it shifts to become more

mobile-compatible, 5G will help to make it easier to provide solutions in the user’s hand.

Future mobile technology will help us in accessing the data anywhere by using distributed

cloud and mobile edge computing. There will be immediate response and the students can

easily resume their work according to their convenient time and place.
2. Smart Classroom with IoT will save teachers time:

The Internet of Things (IoT) has made a big transformation in the retail sector, healthcare and

customer services. With the help of IoT, the education sector is availing the benefits of

collaboration between students, educators, and administration. It also helps in global

networking enhancement of textbooks, attendance monitor systems, data collection, and better

collaboration. IoT with 5G, teachers will be able to log in as they enter the class. It will help

in automating manual administrative tasks and allow students to deliver feedback digitally.

Higher bandwidth will help signals remain strong throughout entire lectures and presentations,

preventing occasional dropped connections and derailing focus.