Critical Analysis of Digitalisation of Higher Education: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

Higher education in India has gone digital, changing the environment of learning and bringing with it both considerable advantages and challenges. Positively, the democratization of digitalization has made high-quality resources and courses from recognized universities accessible to students living in rural places. It has made flexible learning possible, letting students learn whenever and wherever it is most convenient for them. Additionally, it has improved access to a variety of interactive resources and educational materials, resulting in a more dynamic and customized learning environment. The transition to digital education has brought attention to the digital gap, a situation in which kids from low-income families lack access to the internet and critical technologies. Furthermore, low digital literacy among teachers and students frequently compromises the efficacy of digital education. The development of soft skills and peer learning might be impacted by the lack of in-person engagement. Therefore, even while digitalization has the potential to significantly change higher education in India, resolving these issues is essential to guaranteeing that all students receive an equal education. Study survey was conducted among 269 students to know the factors that show Digitalization of Higher Education and found that Online Learning Platforms, Digital Classrooms and Tools, Educational Resources and Adaptive Learning Technologies are the factors that shows Digitalization of Higher Education.