Dr. R. K. Soni

Dr. Satish R. Gaikwad

Dr. Manish Sitlani

Abstract

E-Learning environment is not simply a technical matter rather demands the consideration of several factors and removal of different types of barriers faced by stakeholders. One of the major barriers in implementation of e-learning is pedagogical barriers. The pedagogical barriers need to be identified and eliminated to harness the true potentials of e-learning. This survey research aims to identify these barriers perceived by the stakeholders of higher education. The research methodology of this paper follows descriptive approach using mixed method approach combining content analysis and descriptive quantitative analysis. The findings of this study indicates that lack of face to face communication, feeling of isolation, limited possibilities of enquiry based and project based learning are major pedagogical barriers to implement e-learning. Respondents also indicated that e-Learning does not suit to all teaching learning styles there by do not accommodate all kinds of teaching pedagogies. Removal of these barriers is an important factor, if the policy makers need to successfully implement e-learning in the higher education sector in India.

Keywords- E-learning, Higher Education, Pedagogical Barriers, Teaching-Learning,