In order to understand the impact of the sudden outbreak of pandemic COVID-19 on higher education, the researcher has surveyed students of higher education using questionnaire method to shed the light on the online-learning mode of education. This unprecedented & unfortunate phase of 21st century has called for the closure of institutes; & to cope with anxiety & panic among students, higher education institutes have resorted to online-learning through online classes to make sure that the learning process doesn’t discontinue. This research aims to examine the effectiveness, satisfaction level, and barriers of online education on various parameters in higher education in Rajasthan. Using Google forms, the survey was conducted online. The total of 100 students participated in this survey. A questionnaire designed by the researcher was sent to students digitally, to investigate the status of implementation of e-learning. The survey shows that online learning has helped students to not lose touch with the academic life. The research has come to an interpretation that this pandemic has given rise to e-learning, a new normal, but e-learning has its own barriers & challenges that it needs to overcome to enhance the quality & productivity of higher education. Finally, this report offers some recommendations with regard to overcoming the challenging barriers & highlights the importance of online learning in COVID-19, an action taken expeditiously to combat the temporary cessation of face to face teaching.
Keywords: COVID-19, Online Learning, e-Learning, WHO, Pandemic.
