Vol. 5, Issue 8, Part G (2019)

Abstract
This paper examined the relevance of electronic education, its effects on effective actualization of distance learning programmes in India by defining the concept of electronic education in improving standard of the learning process. It also discussed the problems of this form of education. This includes technological expertise that supplements traditional classroom training with web-based components and learning environments where the educational process is experienced online. This paper reflects the importance of e-learning in higher education with its extent and growth in Indian LIS education. An, overview of the National Policy on Education on electronic education and its initiates in Indian educational system was discussed. Also, it elaborated on the importance of virtual library and ICT in effective distance education programmes and concluded by suggesting the way forward in improving electronic education system for advancement of distance education in India.