Volume 3 Issue 2 | 2026 | View PDF
Paper Id: IJMSM-V3I2P125
doi: 10.64137/30485037/V3I2P125

A Study on the Effect of Online Courses and Their Learning Outcomes Among College Students in Nagapattinam Region

Mr. S. Ajayrathna, S. Viveka

Citation:
Mr. S. Ajayrathna, S. Viveka, "A Study on the Effect of Online Courses and Their Learning Outcomes Among College Students in Nagapattinam Region" International Journal of Multidisciplinary on Science and Management, Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 210-215, 2026.

Abstract:
The study examines the effect of online courses on learning outcomes among college students in the Nagapattinam region. Online learning has become an important part of education due to the growth of digital technology and internet access. Online courses help students improve knowledge, develop skills, and gain flexibility in learning. The main objective of this study is to understand how online courses influence students’ learning outcomes and academic development. Primary data for the study were collected from 150 respondents through a structured questionnaire. Statistical tools such as percentage analysis, Chi-square test, correlation analysis, and ANOVA were used to analyze the collected data. The findings show that online courses positively influence students’ learning outcomes by improving subject understanding and learning flexibility. However, challenges such as internet connectivity issues and a lack of direct interaction were also identified. The study concludes that online courses play an important role in supporting students’ educational development.

Keywords: Online Courses, Learning Outcomes, E-learning, Student Performance, Digital Education.

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