New Delhi, April 14 -- The Delhi University's proposal to allow credit-based courses through online platforms such as Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM) and other massive open online courses (MOOCs) has drawn criticism from faculty ahead of a detailed discussion in the upcoming Academic Council (AC) meeting.

While the university said the move would offer greater flexibility in earning academic credits, faculty members said it could negatively impact learning outcomes.

The AC meeting, scheduled for April 15, is set to discuss guidelines for earning credits prescribed for a programme through online courses. "To consider the recommendations for providing flexibility to students to earn credits through courses o...