MOOC ENGLISH FOR CAREER: A PLATFORM FOR STRENGTHENING THE COMPETENCE OF STUDENTS AND GRADUATES IN INDONESIAN OPEN UNIVERSITY IN FACING THE GLOBAL JOB MARKET

Abstract

To enhance the reputation and quality of education, many universities have set strategic goals to attain world-class universities. A critical step toward achieving this target is strengthening students’ and graduates’ international competencies. In recent years, the Indonesian Open Univerisity has witnessed a shift trend in its student’s enrollment, with an increasing number of new enrollees entering directly after high school. As a result, these students generally have less professional experience compared to those inprevious cohorts. Therefore, it is necessary to equip these students with the skills required to become competitive graduates who are employable across national, multinational, and international institutions. This study proposes the development of a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) titled English for Career, aimed at enhancing the international competencies of students through Distance Learning Program provided by the Indonesian Open University. This course is designed to provide learners with an adequate English language skills to compete effectively in the global job market. Employing a need analysis approach and an online learning model, this conceptual research outlines the development of a MOOC focusing on both spoken and written English proficiency. The course content will be designed to match the global job market’s needs. Thus, the course contents are expected to include practical materials such as writing an application letter, CV, resume, motivation letter, portfolio, and preparing for a job interview. The proposed online learning model integrates interactive learning modules, authentic assessments, and robust technical support to ensure effective learning outcomes. This research aims to contribute to the advancement of distance education and the international preparedness of distance learners, thereby supporting the university in its pursuit of world-classrecognition.