Online Mode of Engineering Education during Pandemic: Merits and Demerits

Abstract

The epidemic COVID-19 has forcibly transformed the manner of teaching and learning in India's higher education from face-to-face to online, resulting in new experiences and practices for many professors and students. In this context, this research examines the benefits, problems, and tactics of online and offline education in India's higher education during and after COVID-19. The study found that online education is beneficial in terms of time management skills, as well as more freedom for professors and students. However, obtaining reliable internet access at work is one of the most difficult tasks. According to the findings, practitioners who want to participate in online education must be technologically proficient and computer literate. In the context of India, only online teaching and learning cannot be effective, hence blended learning is a preferable alternative in terms of technical education. According to the conclusions of the study, online education can be a viable alternative to traditional education. Thus, in environments such as India, a hybrid approach would make the educational process more effective and successful.