This study aims to discuss the pros and cons of E-learning over the traditional education and the influence of E-learning on the role of teachers in higher education. In this digital era, when technologies have proliferated at each level of the society, media, business, economy and education, the knowledge and application of Information, communication and technology(ICT) being the 'must factor' for everyone. Because of the accessibility of digital devices like mobiles, tablets, computers etc.,

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... oday's learners are more comfortable, active and aware with technologies. [1] The huge adaptation of ICT has transformed traditional education to E-learning which provide the numerous opportunities to make the learning process more effective as well as efficient and cultivate the skill to sustain in the period of tough competition.[2] E-learning has emerged as a supportive tool to fulfil the need of the time and to produce the quality human resources. E-learning in educational process has been accepted Worldwide and being prime concern in conventional education. [3] After defining the traditional education and the E-learning, authors discuss the pros and cons of both the mode of learning and how E-learning can be the supportive tool for conventional education. Authors also discuss the role of teacher in E-learning to make the education more innovative and to keep the pace with time.