International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 06 Issue: 05 | May 2019 www.irjet.net p-ISSN: 2395-0072 © 2019, IRJET | Impact Factor value: 7.211 | ISO 9001:2008 Certified Journal | Page 96 E-Learning Effectiveness in Higher Education Monica Trakru 1 , Tapan Kumar Jha 2 1,2 Assistant Professor, Gitarattan International Business School, Delhi, India -----------------------------------------------------------------------***------------------------------------------------------------------------ ABSTRACT - Effectiveness of education system depends on the level of quality it displays. Traditional learning methods like classroom teaching and distance learning have their own limitations. It is becoming difficult to preserve the standards of education because of limitations of finance, infrastructure, and other resources including skilled and experienced human power. Learning provided through Information Technology (IT), to some extent ensures high quality learning by providing necessary information at a convenient place and suitable time. It is clearly observed that e-Learning emphasizes on quality and effective presentation of information. This paper, studies the effectiveness of e-Learning as it relates to the e-Learning experience of students undertaking higher education. More specifically the study deals with evaluating the effectiveness of e-Learning across gender, course and city. Keywords: Information Technology, e-Learning, Effectiveness, Electronic, Internet 1. INTRODUCTION On line learning or e-learning has resulted in a paradigm shift in the field of education. e- Learning system is a powerful tool for achieving strategic objectives of the university (teaching, research and serving the society) and it contributes to the progress on the institutional level as well as the personal level, including both faculty and students (Divjak and Begicevic 2006). E-Learning does help widen the scope of education and can prove to be a vital asset, provided of course it is ‘effective’. E-learning is defined as web based learning that involves the integration of the Internet with learning. Welsh et. el. (2003) said that e-Learning or electronic learning is known as instructional content or learning techniques eased by electronic technology and it aims at increasing the expertise, overall knowledge and productive capabilities of the learners in a global situation. Stockley (2003) defined E –Learning as the means of delivering of a training or education program by electronic means. It essentially encompasses the use of a computer or electronic device such as mobile phone, in some way to endow training, education or material for learning. The paper aims to study the effectiveness of e- Learning particularly in higher education institutions. The study majorly focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of on line learning primarily across gender, course and city. 2. LITERATURE REVIEW The traditional educational delivery system in universities and colleges has for a relatively long period of time been a classroom with a professor giving lecture to students and the students listening and sometimes taking notes. Communication between the professor and students has been thought of to be a vital learning component in this delivery method. Innovations in educational delivery mechanisms such as interactive and reflective schools of thought have, however, challenged the traditional approaches to education (Janicki, T., Steinberg, G., 2003). Progress in information technology has enabled new educational delivery methods such as distance learning and e-Learning. As a result of this, many universities and colleges have joined this innovative e-Learning world. This has led to the need for pedagogical and technical knowledge to teach using the Internet, and this knowledge is gradually becoming a core competence for many teachers as well as students. Given the propagation of electronic supported teaching, the crucial question here is that how and to what extent e-Learning is changing the quality of teaching and learning. E-Learning has entered the education as well as the corporate world in a major way and it also complements the traditional delivery methods. It has definitely facilitated the conventionally complex paradigms of education like adult learning and distance learning. E-learning can be viewed as an alternative to the face-to-face teaching method or as a complement to it. E- learning usually allows the student a greater choice as well as responsibility for their own learning (Vrasidas, C., & McIsaac, M. 2000). E-learning can change the methods of learning and has the promise to overcome the barriers of time, distance, and economics (Collis, B, 1998). E-learning is an invaluable gift to the education sector. It has completely removed the distance barrier and made learning a convenient and pleasant affair. Studies indicate that e-Learning can help increase student engagement, motivation and attendance, which are the significant