Technologies for Quality and Sustainable Online Education in Rural India: a Comprehensive Review

This review article critically examines the landscape of technologies to provide sustainable, equitable, inclusive, and quality online education in rural India. The focus is on understanding the challenges, opportunities, and impact of technology adoption in enhancing education outcomes in rural areas. The review encompasses a comprehensive analysis of various aspects, including access to e-learning tools, infrastructure development, teacher training, student engagement, and the transformative role of technology in reshaping traditional teaching methods. The review begins by providing an overview of the current state of education in rural India, highlighting the disparities in educational access and quality between urban and rural regions. It then delves into an in-depth exploration of the potential of technology to bridge these gaps, examining initiatives such as digital classrooms, online platforms, mobile learning apps, and digital content repositories that are being leveraged to improve educational access and outcomes in rural communities.