Perception of NPTEL among Its Stakeholders

This paper studies and evaluates Technology Enhanced learning, with particular reference to the National Program for Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) a portal dedicated to technical e-content across different Engineering Colleges of India. Based on a comprehensive survey conducted across the Engineering Colleges with over 5161 respondents, predominantly from western India, this study is a quantitative analysis of the findings and preferences articulated by students and faculty members. The questions pertain to the use, quality and relevance of e-content, such as NPTEL, used by students. Questions related to faculty quality, need for online educational services, content, technologies, pedagogies, research and extension are also posed to the sample. The responses of 5161 respondents are compared and analyzed across their current profile and opinion statements on NPTEL regarding whether NPTEL leads to enrichment, whether NPTEL can supplement classroom teaching and their preferred language for lecture content. The results and findings of the paper can be of use for further modifications of NPTEL for phase II.