The need for Digital Library Resources in the Distance Education System in India
Authors : Rahat Khan
Open and Distance Learning is widely known in the field of education. Its impact on education field is greatly appreciated. It opens all the way to learn through the development of technologies. With the growth of the internet and its viability, there are palpable opportunities for students pursuing distance education to gain access to valuable resources. Digital libraries can offer invaluable services to distance learners. However, it is of the utmost importance to ensure that various web-based technologies are in place in order to support Open and Distance Learners’ needs and propensities. Digital libraries play a vital role in the expansion of Distance and Open Learning system in India. In present scenario, Digital Libraries are one of the essential information resource for the students who registered in the distance education system.
This paper discuss the importance, ease, need and flexibility of digital libraries for distance learners. The purpose of the proposed study is to analyze the role played by a digital library in the life of students pursuing distance education in India.
Keywords – Distance Learning, Open Learning, Distance Education, Digital Library, Technology, Distance Learners
DOI : 10.26761/IJRLS.6.1.2020.1318 DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.26761/ijrls.6.1.2020.1318
Cite This Article As: . Khan, R. (2020). The need for Digital Library Resources in the Distance Education System in India. International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS), 6(1),93-101. www.ijrls.in
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