Researchers' Perception of MOOCs: An Indian Case Study

ABSTRACT

Massive open online courses have gained popularity during the coronavirus induced lockdown. In India educational institutions have been working online since last fifteen months. During this time research scholar enrolled in higher educational institution have taken MOOC course to augment knowledge. This study is an attempt to understand the researchers' perception of MOOCs. It uses the qualitative approach to understand the experience of learning with MOOCs, especially during the pandemic. It outlines the ways in which researchers benefited by taking MOOCs while highlighting their grievances. This study also has a lot of implications for the researchers and facilitators of MOOCs as it points at the lacunae in the application of their products which once rectified will help them yield desired results. © 2022 IEEE.