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“STUDY ON E-LEARNING PLATFORMS”

AMINUL MANSURI1 BALRAM SOLANKI2 DR. JAYPRAKASH LAMORIA3

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MBA STUDENT MBA STUDENT ASSITANT PROFESSOR

PARUL INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH

PARUL UNIVERSITY WAGHODIA, VADODARA, INDIA

ABSTRACT: As we are upgrading daily our education system is also upgrading and taking a new a way of learning. This new way
of learning uses internet and combination of applications termed as “platforms”. These applications is built with programming
languages and are software’s in nature this software make use of hardware for physical interaction with user. So this research paper
seeks out to find out what are e-learning is meant to because the e-eLearning is gaining popularity day by day and has many users.
There are several e-learning platforms available online. The study concentrates on opinion of users and what they think best to
describe what e-learning means and which e-learning platform were used by their school/college or educational institutes. And
which e-learning they preferred the most for learning. Cost factor is also concentrated in the study. And will the e-learning based
learning will be a better option in future than traditional way of learning.

Keywords: E-learning, E-learning platforms.

1. INTRODUCTION

E-learning is nothing but learning with the help of internet using device that poses hardware and software. And so the
platforms used for learning is nothing but e-learning platforms like Google meet, BYJU’S, JARO EDUCATIOON and
much more. The term “e-learning” was use in 1999, at cbt systems seminar. And later numerous words place along began
to grow in search of associate degree correct description like “online learning” and “virtual learning”. However, the
principles behind e-learning unit of measurement well documented throughout history, and there's even proof that means
that early styles of e-learning existed as approach back as results of the nineteenth century.

2. OBJECTIVES

2.1 What users opinion what you think well describes what e-learning means?
2.2 Which e-learning platform was used by your college/school/educational institute for online education?
2.3 Which e-learning platforms have been used by users to educating themselves?
2.4 Which E-learning platform was preferred most by users?
2.5 Opinion on cost factor between e-learning and classroom way of education.

3. LITERATURE REVIEW

3.1 (SHARMA, 2014) explored the relationship between scholars' disciplines and their e-learning responses and
attitudes. the researchers applied the pc and e-learning angle scale to 477 students in various courses spanning half-
dozen major disciplines at the geographical area university in Chandigarh, India, using survey questionnaires. the
researchers found a close relationship between student disciplines and scale on pc and e-learning angle variables that
set stress on the department's role in learning and scholars' satisfaction level.
3.2 (TEO, 2014) aimed to clarify the extent of teacher satisfaction of the appliance of e-learning program among
continues academics. TEO (2014) investigated the key drivers of teachers’ e-learning satisfaction. 387 participants
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during a postgraduate credentials in education completed a survey form to live six constructs (tutor quality, perceived
utility, and perceived easy use, course delivery, facilitating conditions, and course satisfaction). by exploitation
structural equation modeling, information analysis showed that, except facilitating conditions, all different constructs
were vital predictors of e-learning satisfaction. Notwithstanding, the facilitating conditions construct was found to be
a major treater of perceived easy use and satisfaction.
3.3 (MORAVEC, 2015) clarified how e-learning resources influence student success. Nearly 2000 students attended the
study. The research contrasts the results of questions from the area of law where the tool was given in a pilot edition
with the results of questions from the area of law where the e-learning tool was not provided, according to moravec
(2015). The students outcomes were influenced by the e-learning methods, the researchers found. Even so, the
hypothesis that the e-learning tool can have a detrimental impact on students who rely on given materials has been
debunked.
3.4 (FISCHER, 2015) studied however proceedings of scientific conferences may be used for trend studies within the
field of e-learning. They examined the abstracts of 427 scientific articles of leading German-speaking e-learning
conferences gesellschaftfürmedien in der wissenschaft and e-learning-fachtagungen der gesellschaftfürinformatik e.v.
(gmw and delfi) printed from 2007 to 2013. The study was conducted at German-speaking conferences and, thus,
reflects the case in Germany, svizzera and Austria. Fischer et al. (2015) created a crucial contribution to the diffusion
of digital media in educational activity. The researchers found that the careful analysis of the distribution over the
seven years reflects the intensity of scientific discussion towards e-learning trends, and conclusions concerning the
instructive or technical potentials of innovations may be introduced. Specifically, they found the event potential of
learning management, mobile learning, virtual worlds, e-portfolio, social media and big open on-line courses are
crucial for e-learning in German educational activity.
3.5 (AJADI, SALAWU, & ADEOYE, 2008) technology rapidly evolves and its innovations have had a positive impact
on our daily lives. it also brings revolution in the field of education and research. E-learning can refer to the situation
where the interaction between the students and the teacher is done through online system. Students are received
training and taught through online system and teacher may also in the same building with them.

4. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

4.1 Research Design : Descriptive Research.

4.2 Source of Data Primary data is the detailed information from respondent collected through questionnaire. It deals
with basis questions in terms of individual age, gender etc. Secondary data will be collected from the journals, case
studies, books.

4.3 Data collection method Survey will be conducted.

4.4 Population the population will be taken are who are aware about e-learning platforms.

4.5 Sampling Method Convenience sampling method will be used for research.

4.6 Sample size 200 responses.

4.7 Data Collection Instrument Data collection Instrument we have used is Questionnaire (Google forms).

5. HYPOTHESIS

H0 - there is no association between the preference of e-learning platform and mode of flexibility.
H1 – there is association between the preference of e-learning platform and mode of flexibility.

YOU PREFER THE MOST? COLUMN LABELS

A)BYJUS B)JARO EDUCATION C)UDEMY D)UNACADEMY E)TOPPR F)VEDANTU G)EDUCOMP H)IGNO
60 24 8 6 13 6 1
2 1 2 2
18 8 4 1 3 3 1
80 33 12 9 18 9 2
EXPECTED
YOU PREFER THE MOST? COLUMN LABELS
A)BYJUS B)JARO EDUCATION C)UDEMY D)UNACADEMY E)TOPPR F)VEDANTU G)EDUCOMP H)IGNO
52.8 21.8 7.92 5.94 11.9 5.9 1.32
7.2 2.97 1.08 0.81 1.62 0.8 0.18
20 8.25 3 2.25 4.5 2.3 0.5
80 33 12 9 18 9 2
CHI SQUARE TEST = 0.00000574213

H1 WILL GET SELECTED AS VALUE IS LESSER THAN 0.05.

SO THERE IS AN ASSOCIATION BETWEEN THE PREFERENCE OF E-LEARNING PLATFROM AND MODE OF

FLEXIBILITY.

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H0 – THERE IS NO ASSOCIATION BETWEEN AGE GROUP AND LIKING THE INNOVATIVE CONCEPT OF E-
LEARNING.
H1 – THERE IS ASSOCIATION BETWEEN AGE GROUP AND LIKING THE INNOVATIVE CONCEPT OF E-
LEARNING.

COUNT OF I LIKE THE IDEA OF E-LEARNING IT’S AN

INNOVATION CONCEPT AND MUST BE ENCOURAGED
& ITS FUN TO USE. COLUMN LABELS
GRAND
ROW LABELS AGREE DISAGREE NEUTRAL TOTAL
A)18 AND BELOW 11 4 15
B)19-29 94 17 65 176
C)30-39 3 1 1 5
D)40-49 4 4
GRAND TOTAL 112 18 70 200
EXPECTED
COUNT OF I LIKE THE IDEA OF E-LEARNING IT’S AN
INNOVATION CONCEPT AND MUST BE ENCOURAGED
& ITS FUN TO USE. COLUMN LABELS
GRAND
ROW LABELS AGREE DISAGREE NEUTRAL TOTAL
A)18 AND BELOW 8.4 1.35 5.25 15
B)19-29 98.56 15.84 61.6 176
C)30-39 2.8 0.45 1.75 191
D)40-49 2.24 0.36 1.4 4
GRAND TOTAL 112 18 70 200
CHI SQUARE TEST = 0.79158

THE VALUE IS GREATER THAN 0.05 SO H0 WILL GET SELECTED

THERE IS NO ASSOCIAITON BETWEEN AGE GROUP AND LIKING THE INNOVATIVE CONCEPT OF E-
LEARNING.
6. DATA ANALYSIS

6.1 IN YOUR OPINION WHAT DO YOU THINK BEST DESCRIBES WHAT E-LEARNING MEANS?

INTERPRETATION
Out of 200 respondents 60 responded it as “online learning” then 56 responded it as “learning on your own” ,15 had “no
idea”,39 responded as “having live lectures over the internet” and 30 responded as “learning by watching pre-recorded
videos”.

6.2 WHICH E-LEARNING PLATFROM WAS USED BY YOUR COLLEGE/SCHOOL/EDUCATIONAL

INSTITUTE FOR ONLINE EDUCATION?

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INTERPRETATION
Respondents responded Google meet as highest as 112 responses and least responses was for webex as only 3 responses
some responded as others as 5 responses and some responded none as 14 responses.

6.3 WHICH E-LEARNING PLATFROMS HAVE YOU USED IN EDUCATING YOURSELF?

INTERPRETATION
The maximum respondents used byjus the most for educating themselves as 76 responses while the least used platform
was NIIT as 2. While some respondents used none were 24 and some responded others were 16.

6.4 WHICH E-LEARNING PLATFROMS WILL YOU PREFER THE MOST?

INTERPRETATION
Byjus was the most preferred platform as 80 responses making it the highest, while the least preferred was ignou as only 1
response. Some responded “none “of them which were 23. While “others “as 11.

6.5 STUDYING THROUGH E-LEARNING MODE PROVIDES THE FLEXIBILITY TO STUDY AT THE TIME
CONVENIENT TO THE LEARNER & E-LEARNING CAN ENABLE PEOPLE TO STUDY IRRESPECTIVE OF
WHERE THEY ARE LOCATED IN THE WORLD.

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INTERPRETATION
The statement “studying through e-learning mode provides the flexibility to study at the time convenient to the learner
& e-learning can enable people to study irrespective of where they are located in the world” in which 132 agreed ,50
were neutral and 18 disagreed out of 200 responses.

6.6 In your opinion what do you think about tuition cost of e-learning?

INTERPRETATION
the statement “in your opinion what do you think about tuition cost of e-learning “in which 65 responded as “classroom
learning is more expensive than e-learning” then 61 responded as “e-learning is more costive than
classroom learning” and 74 responded “both e-learning and classroom learning have the same cost”.

6.7 Is e-learning a better option in future than classroom based way of education?

INTERPRETATION
The statement “is e-learning a better option in future than classroom based way of education” in which 28 agreed,47
were neutral,83 strongly agreed,32 disagreed and 10 strongly disagreed out of 200 responses.

7. FINDINGS

7.1 Majority users described e-learning as “online learning” as 60 Reponses out of 200. And some responded as “learning
on your own pace” as 56 responses out of 200.
7.2 Majority users responded Google meet as the most used platform by their school/college and educational institute 112
responses out of 200 were for Google meet making it highest.
7.3 Byjus was the most used e-learning platform by users to educate themselves as 76 responses were for byjus out of
200 making it highest.
7.4 Byjus was the e-learning platform user preferred the most, as 80 responses were for byjus out of 200 making it to the
top.
7.5 Majority users as 132 out 200 agreed that studying through e-learning mode provides the flexibility to study at the
time convenient to the learner & e-learning can enable people to study irrespective of where they are located in the
world.
7.6 Majority user responded that e-learning and classroom study cost the same as 74 out of 200 while 65 users responded
that classroom study is more expensive than e-learning while rest 61 responded that e-learning is costlier than
classroom study.

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7.7 Majority of users strongly agreed as 83 out of 200 that e-learning a better option in future than classroom based way
of education.47 were neutral 32 disagreed, 28 agreed, 18 strongly disagreed out of 200 responses about the statement.

8. CONCLUSION

From the survey conducted on e-learners, it had been found out that the majority of the sample has allotted the highest
preference to ease the availability of course. The research also analysed the sample considered the instructor of the course
to be very important. Other factors are like technology needed to meet the aspects of e-learning.it has been observed that
the institution providing the course is also important in selecting the course. Cost is also determined as important factor.
With reference to the relevant of the course materials, both male and female had same material with no difference. There
was no marked difference been between the male and female persons in the sample with reference to the testing and
evaluation procedures. when considering the workload against the credit hours allotted; both males and females stated the
experience to be similar and no difference was observed. Mostly both female and male preferred the e-learning and in
future the learning can take place of traditional way of studying.as days are passing our hardware and software is also
keeps on upgrading.

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