GANDERBAL, JULY 15: Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A Ravinder Nath Monday said the Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and digital content are revolutionizing the higher education by making it more accessible, flexible, and relevant to current and future needs.
“The online content is empowering learners across the country with the quality learning, knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in today’s fast-evolving world,” Prof. A Ravinder Nath, said while interacting with the contractual faculty members and discussing the significance and usage of MOOCS and other online contents in the ever evolving higher education sector.
Pertinently, the university will be organising a two-day orientation programme for these faculty members in collaboration with the EMMRC, University of Kashmir, from 18th of July, to acquaint them with the preparation of the digital content at EMMRC.
In his presentation Self Access Interactive Learning, Prof. A Ravinder Nath, said, the flexibility offered by digital content allows students to learn at their own pace and on their own schedule.
Speaking on the occasion, Dean Academic Affairs, Prof. Shahid Rasool, asked the faculty members to learn the nuances of the e-content in the scheduled orientation programme at the EMMRC. Head Department of Communication & Journalism, Dr. Arif Nazir, said the cost-effectiveness in these courses reduce financial barriers, making education more accessible to a larger population.
