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Investigating Inhibiting Factors Affecting Moocs Adoption Among Teachers In Higher Education Institutions Of India

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  • Priyanka Bhaskar

    (Doon Business School, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India)

  • Amit Joshi

    (ICFAI Business School, ICFAI University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India)

  • Padmalosani Dayalan

    (University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Ibra, Oman)

Abstract

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) has the potential to eradicate the digital divide and endorse education globally among the learners in the education industry. Through MOOCs platforms, teachers can upgrade their knowledge skills and abilities in their respective fields. The present study aims to identify the inhibiting factors underlying the adoption of MOOCs by teachers employed in higher education institutions. The research has employed an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of qualitative research methodology. In this research, teachers from the identified Universities of Uttarakhand, India are selected as the respondent to investigate the factors affecting the adoption of MOOCs. Findings reveal that technological barriers, financial barriers, and lack of awareness act as inhibiting factors in adopting MOOCs by teachers of HEI. This study also contributes to the literature by assessing the factors influencing teachers’ intention to adopt Massive Open Online Courses for learning. Through this paper, the three stakeholders of MOOCs, that is teachers, HEI and MOOC provider are suggested measures that will enhance the support and acceptability of the online courses.

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  • Priyanka Bhaskar & Amit Joshi & Padmalosani Dayalan, 2021. "Investigating Inhibiting Factors Affecting Moocs Adoption Among Teachers In Higher Education Institutions Of India," Business Excellence and Management, Faculty of Management, Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, vol. 11(2), pages 87-94, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:rom:bemann:v:11:y:2021:i:2:p:87-94
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    1. Emad A. Abu-Shanab & Sajida Musleh, 2018. "The Adoption of Massive Open Online Courses: Challenges and Benefits," International Journal of Web-Based Learning and Teaching Technologies (IJWLTT), IGI Global, vol. 13(4), pages 62-76, October.
    2. Komal Akram Khan; S. M. Tariq Rafi, 2020. "Online Education & MOOCs: Teacher Self-Disclosure in Online Education and a Mediating Role of Social Presence," South Asian Journal of Management Sciences (SAJMS), Iqra University, Iqra University, vol. 14(1), pages 143-158, Spring.
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    1. Priyanka BHASKAR & Padmalosani DAYALAN, 2021. "Career Growth And Development: Role Of Continuing Education Among Teachers," Business Excellence and Management, Faculty of Management, Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, vol. 11(3), pages 121-136, September.

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