Evaluation of Online Learning Repositories: A Comparative Study

Uttam Kumar Hazra; Rajesh Das

doi:10.14429/djlit.38.4.12711

Uttam Kumar Hazra Vivekananda Mahavidyalaya, Burdwan-713103, West Bengal
Rajesh Das The University of Burdwan, Burdwan-713104

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.38.4.12711

Keywords: Online learning repositories, Electronic information, Digital reference sources, Information explosion

Abstract

Many online learning repositories available around the world. This paper provides a comparative analysis among selected online learning repositories (eGyankosh, ePG pathshala, MIT resources and Sodhganga) for learning resources. The comparative study is based on some analytical parameters, like generic, content related, retrieval related, post processing, interface related, etc. The collected data have been analysed on the basis of parameters. The results have been displayed through different types of diagrams like multiple bar diagrams, pie diagram, etc. It was found that none of the selected online learning repositories achieved the full score. And also found that Sodhganga ranked the highest position among them.

Author Biographies

Uttam Kumar Hazra, Vivekananda Mahavidyalaya, Burdwan-713103, West Bengal

Mr Uttam Kumar Hazra has completed his MCom and MLISc from the University of Burdwan, Burdwan and presently pursuing his PhD in the Department of Library and Information Science, the University of Burdwan, Burdwan. Presently working as a Librarian in Vivekananda Mahavidyalaya, Burdwan. His area of interest includes : Public library, information seeking behavior, library automation through open source software, Koha, SOUL 2.0, LibSys, Digital Library Applications, Web 2.0 Technology and applications.

Rajesh Das, The University of Burdwan, Burdwan-713104

Dr Rajesh das has completed his BLISc and MLISc from Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, MCA from IGNOU, New Delhi and PhD from Jadavpur University, Kolkata. Presently working as Assistant Professor at the Department of Library and Information Science, The University of Burdwan, Burdwan. His area of interest includes : Open source software, semantic web, linked data, digital library, web database applications, networking Linux server administration system, etc.