Adoption and Utilization of Online Open Courseware by Postgraduate and Doctoral Students: A Case Study
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DLCSUPVA, University Library, Rohtak – 124001, Haryana
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CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar – 125004, HaryanaSeema Parmar
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BPSMV, Khanpur, Sonipat – 131305, HaryanaDinesh Kumari
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BPSMV, Khanpur, Sonipat – 131305, HaryanaSarla .
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https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2024/v61i3/171398Keywords:
Awareness, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Students, Online Open Course Ware (OCW), Postgraduate (PG) Students, UtilizationAbstract
This study investigates the level of awareness about and usage of Online Open Course Ware (OCW) among Postgraduate (PG) and PhD students. It examines the challenges faced by students and identifies preferred OCW platforms. A structured Google questionnaire was distributed among PG and PhD students of various departments, yielding responses from 114 participants. Findings reveal high awareness of online learning, proactive engagement with digital educational resources, substantial utilisation of OCW platforms, and notable challenges including slow internet speed. Swayam emerged as the most recognised OCW platform, with hurdles including slow internet speed and lack of guidance. Despite positive attitudes towards online learning and OCW, further efforts are warranted to enhance awareness and address utilization challenges.
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