Delhi University to Offer 20% of Courses Online via SWAYAM Portal @swayam.gov.in

New Delhi: The University of Delhi is considering offering approximately 20% of its courses through the online platform on the Swayam portal. A proposal outlining this initiative is set to be presented to the academic council during its meeting on November 30, 2023. 

As per the Delhi University proposal, the colleges may consider delivering a maximum of 20% of the total courses offered in a specific program during a semester through online mode. The intention is to complement the teaching-learning process within the institute, as outlined in the proposal. 

However, Maya John, an assistant professor at Jesus Mary College, expects significant opposition from a majority of academic council members who believe that the emphasis on online learning will pose a threat to employment generation within the university.

Almost 90% of the academic council members are expected to oppose this proposal, viewing it as detrimental to both students and teachers. 

The importance of classroom teaching, especially for students from diverse backgrounds, is highlighted, and concerns are raised about the potential impact on teaching staff who might be replaced by online learning on Swayam, stated Maya John, an assistant professor at Jesus Mary College Faculty.

Further, the proposal aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which aims to achieve a 50% Gross Enrolment Ratio (GRE) in higher education by 2035, utilizing Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) provided by the Swayam platform.

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Previously, in June 2019, the academic council sought the executive council's approval for the adoption of the UGC (Credit Framework for Online Learning Courses through SWAYAM) Regulations, 2016. 

Early this year, the Department of Commerce at the university expressed its intention to implement MOOCs created by its teachers, aligning the course content with the university's curriculum.

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During a departmental council meeting in February, details such as the MOOC title, course coordinator, and assigned credits were decided and approved. Currently, Delhi University does not offer MOOCs through Swayam, the government portal for free online courses for students.

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