An Efficient Evaluation of Web Accessibility for E-Learning Websites Using Multi-tool for Visually Challenged Users | Chapter 7 | Science and Technology: Recent Updates and Future Prospects Vol. 10

 

Nowadays, using a website is practically necessary to communicate information, learn new things, etc. in daily life. Web accessibility gives a wide range of people, regardless of age, language, culture, handicap, nationality, or other factors, access to online information. For scholars and website creators, the topic of websites' worldwide accessibility remains paramount. Numerous studies have been conducted to assess the online accessibility of various websites. E-learning websites have become the most significant websites in recent times since they serve as the foundation for the learning process. Since e-learning technology benefits students of all skill levels, it is important to assess the website's accessibility. In recent years, there has been a global surge in the variety of e-learning websites. Laws have been established in numerous nations to ensure that websites adhere to online accessibility guidelines and standards, thereby ensuring that these websites are also accessible to students with disabilities. However, not every website complies with web accessibility standards. This study assesses the online accessibility of nearly all Indian e-learning websites. This study uses accessibility evaluation techniques to provide web accessibility compliance statistics. Using seven industry-standard web accessibility assessment tools—AChecker, WAVE and Cynthia Says, Evalaccess 2.0,      Hera 2.1, TAW, and Tenon—we examined 25 e-learning websites for this work. The main finding of this study suggests that there is a lot of scope for improvement in terms of web accessibility for many Indian e-learning websites. The outcome suggests that websites should be improved so that everyone can view them.

 

Author(s) Details

Chinna Rao Kurangi
Department of CSE, GITAM University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Nitalaksheswara Rao Kolukula
Department of CSE, GITAM University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.

 

Jayasree Pinjala
Department of CSE, Chaitanya Engineering College, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Gopi Krishna Sikhakolli
Department of CSE, SMCE, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India.

 

Pavan Sathish Chandaka
Department of CSE, Chaitanya Engineering College, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.

 

 

James Stephen Meka
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.

 

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