Abstract:
Technology has impacted and made drastic changes in human life, and education is no
exception. The entire educational system has been redesigned by modern digital technology
and made education available to each and everyone who wants to learn across the world,
anytime, any subject and anywhere. The introduction of Massive Open Online Courses
(MOOCs) platform SWAYAM (Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds)
in Indian Education system is one of the key drivers of technological innovation that offer easy
access, equity and quality education to all, whereas its success chiefly depends on the
cognizance and proper utilisation of possible users. This study is aimed to identify the level of
awareness, learning readiness and utilisation of SWAYAM MOOCs among Prospective
Teachers. In order to carry out the study the researchers have applied a Survey method and data
were collected from 290 participants selected by random sampling techniques. The results from
the study revealed a moderate level of awareness, learning readiness in learning SWAYAM
among the prospective teachers. It was found that lack of digital literacy and lack of ability in
utilising online tools were the influencing factors. It was suggested that there is a need to create
awareness and encourage prospective teachers to adopt online learning resources that enhance
their lifelong learning skills.
Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Education
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