MOOC (MASSIVE OPEN ONLINE COURSE): DOES IT ENHANCE HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENT’S COMPETENCY – AN EXPLORATORY STUDY

Abstract

Competency represents the skill set of an individual in delivering an effective outcome. The required skill set with respect to specific roles and responsibility of an organization. In the competitive era of business world organizations are facing a very hectic competition to source the competent candidate in the job market. Organizations are rigorous and of course the learning patterns are also changing. An individual who could serve the real need of the organization is most expected and welcome. (Ganesh, A., & Mogappagowda , 2017) explore that 39% employers struggles to find talent minds to best suit with the work profile and 90% of jobs are skill-based. On this background this research attempts to measure the student perception of MOOC course in enhancing their competency through the technology platform. The modern education brings in lot of changes and digital landscape for the learners to enrich their knowledge. As the world is more and more data driven and data centric in nature, it is highly required to up skill ourselves to be competitive and sustain in the business industry Eco space.