Virtual Learning through SWAYAM MOOCs: Awareness and Motivation Among Humanities Students

Abstract

The main objective of this study was to find out awareness of MOOCs and the SWAYAM platform among students of humanities, and to evaluate factors inducing utilization of SWAYAM/ MOOCs by students. A questionnaire was developed by the researchers to collect the data. The sample comprised 100 students of humanities of Indore city. Analysis of the data revealed that most respondents were in favour of MOOCs and the SWAYAM platform due to their nominal cost, certification, types of skill-based courses and diploma courses, flexibility in timings and feasibility to attend the course anywhere as and when 
it is comfortable.