Abstract
The pandemic has disrupted the traditional teaching-learning paradigm. The educational institutions are now focusing on several MOOCs, which offer value, knowledge, skills, and education that is continuous. Thus, in this chapter, an attempt is made to understand perception and awareness of MOOCs among the business education students. Also, an effort is made for effective business models for successful conduct of MOOCs. The history of MOOC origins and their applications under differing circumstances have been studied. To gain an understanding from the past research, literature has been reviewed. While understanding the utility, benefits of MOOCs to enrich the business education environment, the challenges for MOOCs have also been studied. The study aims provide information for educators and learners to consider the factors that contribute to the success of MOOCs, which is considered a tool for continuous education in current pandemic times.
TopIntroduction
The Pandemic situation globally has disrupted the traditional teaching-learning paradigm, placing all the stakeholders in a situation of nightmare. The educational institutions are now focusing on several of such MOOCS which offer knowledge and value enhancement to ensure that education is continuous and does not get disturbed.
It is time, MOOCS enabled innovation and engagement in higher education and explored the evaluation of the extent to which they inspired innovative approaches in teaching and learning across the range of activities in Business Education Institutes.
Objectives and Significance of the Study
The study was conducted to attain the following objectives:
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To study and understand concept of MOOCS
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To know the history of development of MOOCS in higher education
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To study and understand and analyse the perception and awareness of learners and outcome through MOOCS
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To develop a hypothetical model for successful implementation of MOOCS
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To understand the challenges and benefits of MOOCS for enhancing the teaching and learning in Business Education
The study aims providing information for educators and learners to consider the factors that contribute to success of MOOCS which is considered a tool to educate mass. The results of this study will also be important because they will raise awareness and perception about the value of MOOCS. The study will also be useful in determining the benefits and challenges of MOOCS. It will also serve as a resource for other research scholars who are interested in the subject.
Key Terms in this Chapter
Learning Outcome: Learning outcomes are declarations of what information, skills, and abilities students should have and be able to demonstrate at the end of a learning experience or series of learning experiences.
Open Course: A free course of study that may be accessed by a wide number of people over the internet. Anyone interested in participating in a MOOC just visits the website and registers. Some courses are paid courses.
Blended Learning: Blended learning refers to educational approaches that use both traditional classroom settings and online resource.
Online Learning: The term “online learning” refers to education that occurs over the internet. Online learning is merely one sort of “distance learning,” which refers to any learning that takes place at a distance rather than in a typical classroom.
Higher Education: Higher education is a type of tertiary education that leads to the awarding of a degree. Higher education, often known as post-secondary education, is a type of education that takes place after a student has completed high school.