Mysore/Mysuru: SWAYAM and MOOCs are the world's largest online free e-Learning platform portals designed by Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) to achieve the three cardinal principles of education policy — Access, Equity and Quality.
SWAYAM refers to "Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds" and MOOCs meaning "Massive Open Online Courses" of Government of India which was formally launched on 9th July 2017 by the then President of India Pranab Mukherjee on Guru Purnima Day when the preceptor or teacher is worshipped throughout the country.
