• Showkat Ahmad Dar
• Rizwan Ahmad Shah
• Peer Zada Rayees

The E-Learning considered as Computer assisted Learning has been around since the 1960s’ but its adoption and popularization mainly started after the popularization of the Internet and the Web. Since its introduction till present days the E-learning rapidly evolved regarding the technology and the E-learning methods/tools used. It captures a broad range of electronic media like Internet, Intranet, Extranets, Satellite broadcast, Audio/Video tape, Interactive TV and CD –Rom to make the learning Procedures more flexible and user friendly. Because of the flexible nature of E-learning, it has got more demand among the people of our country and the demand is increasing day by day. The basic objective of the paper is to understand the concept of E-Learning and to examine its historical background. Focus has also been given on technological trends in the field of E-Learning .The paper also outline and discuss some major Indian initiatives in E-learning. The research showed that there is abundance of available technology and E-learning tools that foster and support the learning process. It is evident that E-learning is widely used in education sector and it is expected to grow further. Our research revealed that the trends that dominate and will further shape the E-learning landscape include but are not limited to: Mobile Learning, Micro Learning, Internet of things(IoI),Cloud based E-Learning, Blended Learning, Gamification, Personalized Learning, Continuous Learning, Adaptive Learning, Augmented Reality, Video E-Learning, Beacon E-Learning and more. Having gone through numerous diverse evolutionary phase, E-learning is still evolving mutually alongside the upsurge in modern technology. Advancement in new technology makes it practical to blend synchronous and asynchronous training into one. Modern e-learning methods are considered to be revolutionizing contemporary learning systems. E-learning is an effective tool for development of education sector in India.

E-learning, Development, Trends, Indian Initiatives

" E-Learning: Evolution to Revolution ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 5, page no.376-386, May-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1905M61.pdf

" E-Learning: Evolution to Revolution ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 5, page no. pp376-386, May-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1905M61.pdf