Khaliq, NAhmed, SFGeelani, SKhaliq, F.2023-08-192023-08-192023-06Khaliq N, Ahmed SF, Geelani S, Khaliq F.. Transition to online teaching during COVID-19 pandemic: Perspective of higher education teachers from India. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology. 2023 Jun; 67(2): 141-1460019-54992582-2799http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/223991Objectives: This cross-sectional, anonymous and questionnaire-based study was undertaken to analyse online teaching experiences during COVID-19 lockdown in higher education from teachers’ perspectives. This was thought to help in improving long-distance education. Materials and Methods: An online survey was conducted to collect both quantitative and qualitative data from higher education teachers. Results: Benefits identified by online teachers indicate that distance education can cater to a large group and helps the students to access educational resources. Major challenges faced were internet connectivity (78.80%), increased workloads (68.80%) and lack of personal communication with students (84%). They believed that the online mode of teaching is the only alternative for students in such an extraordinary situation. It can be valuable for additional discussions but cannot replace traditional offline teaching. Conclusion: Suggestions pointed toward providing internet facilities and electronic databases to students and the necessity of faculty development programmes.Online teachingCOVID-19 pandemicHigher educationTeaching challengesComputer-assisted learningJournal ArticleIndiaDepartment of Humanities, University Institute of Technology, Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Sagar Institute of Research and Technology Excellence, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, IndiaHamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, New Delhi, IndiaDepartment of Physiology, University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi, India