A Study on Innovative Pedagogical Integration of MOOCs, Online Certifications and Accounting Tools in Indian Accounting Education

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10.2991/978-94-6239-772-9_35How to use a DOI?

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Accounting Education; MOOCs; Online Certifications; Financial Management System; Bengaluru and National Education Policy

Abstract

In India Accounting education which include financial education, business education and accounting training is enduring Conversion, impacted by disruptive Technology, transnational educational resources and shifting market requirements. Lecture-based learning, while useful, failing to perform in furnishing the students with the digital readiness and professional competencies expected by companies. This Analysis looks on the modern instructional of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), online certifications and financial management software in Indian accounting education.

The aim is to explore how modern resources can supplement lecture- based teaching, enhance carrier prospects and adhere to the NEP 2020 structure. A structured question sheet was circulated to 250 respondents; including students of accounting background and faculty those who teach them from key government universities and colleges which are affiliated to them in Bengaluru, to collect source data. The perspectives, acceptance levels and obstacles Assessed using various descriptive statistics and chi-square tests. In addition with the problems of digital infrastructure, curriculum integration, and acceptance of non-traditional credentials, the study highlights significant prospects in terms of improved employability, global exposure, and alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020). The outcomes exhibit that MOOCs, online certifications, and accounting software are effective supplements to lecture based learning rather than substitutes.

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AU  - P. Karthik
AU  - N. Nagesh
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DA  - 2026/09/07
TI  - A Study on Innovative Pedagogical Integration of MOOCs, Online Certifications and Accounting Tools in Indian Accounting Education
BT  - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Innovations and Challenges in Financial Technology (ICICFT 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
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