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Educating Youth through Massive Open Online Courses: A Conceptual Analysis of SWAYAM Platform

Author(s) Lal Chhanhimi, Lokanath Mishra
Country India
Abstract Rapid technological advancements have revolutionized educational delivery, making learning more accessible and flexible than ever before. Among the most revolutionary advancements in education are Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), which is a web-based platforms that provide open access to high-quality educational resources for learners worldwide. In India, the government’s SWAYAM initiative embodies a significant effort aiming at making education more accessible through MOOCs, particularly targeting the nation’s youth. Nevertheless, there remain ongoing inquiries about how effectively these platforms convert theoretical potential into practical learning outcomes. This paper develops an integrated conceptual framework grounded in constructivism, connectivism, self-regulated learning theory, and the community of inquiry model to examine SWAYAM-MOOCs’ potential and limitations in educating Indian youth. Drawing on existing literature and the specific context of education in India, the authors undertake a comprehensive analysis of the the platform’s features, benefits, prospects, and ongoing challenges associated with the implementation of the platform. The analysis reveals that while MOOCs hold transformative potential for youth education, their success depends critically on addressing infrastructure gaps, supporting learner autonomy, and building meaningful learning communities, challenges that remain particularly acute in India’s diverse and often underserved educational landscape.
Keywords SWAYAM-MOOCs, digital learning, youth education, conceptual framework, learning theories, India
Field Sociology > Education
Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-03-19
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.71953
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