• Diksha Verma
• Ambika kumari
• Swati Thakur

Himachal Pradesh University is the only dual-mode institution to offer distance education in Himachal Pradesh. Therefore, in this paper an attempt has been made to understand the expectations and satisfaction levels of learners related to distance education programmes. In this paper diverse motivation underlying the choice of distance education over traditional methods, focusing on a teacher education program has been explored. To achieve the objectives of this paper a questionnaire was prepared by the researcher. The data collected from 122 respondents was analyzed. The analysis of data revealed that themes such as convenience, family responsibilities, financial considerations, and time-related considerations for choosing distance education over traditional education were the motivating factors for opting the distance education course. Further, lower level of satisfaction is mainly due to network problems during classes, less interaction, study material related issues and tutor’s non-cooperativeness. The administrators of university should reassess their approaches, ensuring a balance between academic requirements and holistic development of distance learners. Policymakers, educators, and institutions must consider these insights to enhance the quality of distance education programs, aligning them with the evolving needs of learners.

Distance education, distance learners, dual mode university, choice and satisfaction of distance learners

"A Matter of Choices and Satisfaction: A Case Study of Distance Learners of Himachal Pradesh University", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 6, page no.h836-h845, June-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2406789.pdf

"A Matter of Choices and Satisfaction: A Case Study of Distance Learners of Himachal Pradesh University", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 6, page no. pph836-h845, June-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2406789.pdf