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Title: Role of E-Learning in Boosting Learner Competency in Developing Countries
Authors: Niva Goyal
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Niva Goyal Delhi Public School International Saket, India
MLA 8 Goyal, Niva. "Role of E-Learning in Boosting Learner Competency in Developing Countries." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, vol. 9, no. 11, Nov. 2024, pp. 5488-5519, doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i11.035. Accessed Nov. 2024. APA 6 Goyal, N. (2024, November). Role of E-Learning in Boosting Learner Competency in Developing Countries. Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, 9(11), 5488-5519. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i11.035 Chicago Goyal, Niva. "Role of E-Learning in Boosting Learner Competency in Developing Countries." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research 9, no. 11 (November 2024), 5488-5519. Accessed November, 2024. https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i11.035.
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ABSTRACT: E-learning is a modern way of learning that occurs through electronic mode. The rapid growth of digital technologies is facilitating e-learning in many developing countries. Learners can take classes from their homes with the help of e-learning tools. This research has focused on the role of e-learning in enhancing learners' competencies, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication skills, and creativity in developing countries. In this research, India has been chosen as a developing country to be focused on. In the literature review section, it has been found that the growing use of smartphones and computers is driving the adoption of e-learning in the chosen developing country. E-learning is a significant strategy for the education, fashion, construction, and hospitality sectors in India. It helps to improve the engagement of learners and enhance their skills and knowledge effectively. There are many advantages of e-learning. Learners can learn new skills cost-effectively from elearning platforms such as Coursera, Udemy, and LinkedIn. Moreover, learners can go through a concept multiple times as recordings are available on such e-learning sites. Gamification is often used to make e-learning attractive for learners. In contrast, learners cannot have real-life training in e-learning methods. This is a major disadvantage of this learning method. Also, learners may face health issues with e-learning methods since they sit in front of computers or laptops for hours. Distraction is also an issue in e-learning for learners. Learners are likely to be distracted while learning as they learn from their home environment. However, the usage of e-learning is increasing as people have strongly perceived its usefulness. As per the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use are two factors that influence the adoption of new technology by individuals and organisations (Nyathi and Sibanda, 2023). Various factors, such as image and subjective norms, play an important role in shaping individuals' perceived usefulness of a technology. Learners finding the benefits of learning through e-learning platforms are accepting this learning method. Apart from perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use is another factor influencing learners' decisions to accept e-learning. The easier it will be to use an e-learning platform, the higher the acceptance that an e-learning platform will have in the market. Thus, TAM has been relevant to the topic of this research. A secondary qualitative method has been used to carry out this research. As part of the qualitative method, non-numerical data such as views and the opinions of people have been collected from secondary sources. Secondary data related to the use of elearning in India has been collected from online libraries, government reports, and newspaper articles. All the gathered secondary data have been analysed using a thematic analysis framework. This research has shown that e-learning has effectively improved learners' competencies. It has been found that learners receive flexibility in e-learning while saving costs (Aldraiweesh and Alturki, 2023). However, it also needs to be added that distraction and lack of motivation work as barriers for learners to improve their competencies in e-learning mode. Furthermore, a lack of practical knowledge has been identified as a drawback of e-learning. Besides, the lack of internet penetration in rural areas is another issue in e-learning mode. The e-learning platforms have many advantages for developing countries along with a few challenges. Relevant recommendations have been provided to reduce the challenges in adopting e-learning programs by learners in developing countries.

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