ABSTRACT ISSN 2229-5984 (P) 2249-5576 (e) *Dy Librarian Central Library Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi (UP) **MLIS Student DLIS, Tripura University Agartala ***Research Scholar DLIS, Mizoram University Aizawl ****Associate Professor DLIS, Mizoram University, Aizawl Corresponding Author Manoj Kumar Verma manojdlisbhu@gmail.com To Cite: Mishra, V.K., Debbarma, R., Das, S. & Verma, M.K. (2019). Awareness and use of e- learning open courseware among the students of Tripura University, Agartala: A case study. International Journal of Information Dissemination and Technology, 9(4), 163-167. Received on : 05.08.19 Revised on : 02.10.19 Accepted on : 22.11.19 INTRODUCTION TIME LAG Online Access www.ijidt.com QR Barcode DOI 10.5958/2249-5576.2019.00040.2 Awareness and Use of E-Learning Open Courseware among the Students of Tripura University, Agartala: A Case Study V.K. Mishra*, Reshma Debbarma**, Saumen Das*** and Manoj Kumar Verma**** E-learning is a tool for developing skills among the students to function efficiently in the knowledge society and also improve the teaching and learning method via a computer network such as the Internet. E-learning has a very important role to play in today's teaching-learning processes and the overall learning environment. The study aims to investigate the awareness and understanding of e-learning among the students of Tripura University and found that 87% of the total respondents belong to the male category. The majority of respondents (73.49%) are in the age group of 21-25 years followed by age group 26-30 years (20.48%). Most of the respondents are post-graduate students (85.54%) followed by undergraduate students (12.65%). Maximum (86.75%) of respondents understand E-learning which is very encouraged itself. More than half of the total respondents (88.58%) are interested in registered e- learning in the near future. The study concluded that all of the respondents are connected with the e-learning sites and a maximum of them think that there is a good impact on the learning environment on the students' academic purpose. KeyTerms: E-Learning, Online Learning, Virtual Learning, Tripura University, E-PG Pathashala, Swayam In the present day, e-learning is technology- based learning in which learning materials are distributed electronically to distant novices through a computer network such as the Internet. In the past years, e-learning has become a capable solution to lifelong learning and continuous learning thus thousands of online courses, certificates, diploma and degree programs are offered by universities worldwide. For most of the programs and courses, most universities now involve access to basic course information online; such as the syllabus, resource lists, and instructors. E-learning has many interpretations but in short, it stands for learning by electronic means. This means learning not directly from lecture notes, books or face-to-face from teachers and through electronic devices and tools. Common forms are computer-based training and web-based learning or online learning. With the advent of advanced technology, learning may be taken anytime anywhere. These learning can be made more interesting using multimedia i.e. combination of text, images, graphics, sound, animation, and video. E-learning can be delivered to the learners via various means e.g. PC, PDA, Mobile phone and TV. This study aims to investigate the understanding of E-learning among the students of Tripura University from the state of Tripura, India. Tripura University is the only central university in the state of Tripura. In the year 1987, it was started as a state University and converted to a central university in the year 2007. A total number of 40 departments are running different courses in this university, it includes certificate courses, undergraduate, postgraduate, postgraduate diploma 1 studies . The Government of India has taken some steps towards the implementation of E-learning courses through portals such as "Swayam” and “E-PG pathshala”. SWAYAM Swayam is a programme initiated by the Government of India and designed to achieve the three fundamental principles of Education Policy viz., access, equity, and quality. The goal of this effort is to take the best teaching-learning resources to all. This is done through a native developed IT platform that facilitates hosting of all the courses taught in classrooms from 9th class till post-graduation to be accessed by International Journal of Information Dissemination and Technology |October-December 2019 | Vol. 9 | Issue 4 163