Awareness and use of massive open online courses among library and information science professionals in Eswatini

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 253-266
Author(s):  
Vusi Tsabedze ◽  
Adeyinka Tella
Keyword(s):  
Information Science ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Massive Open Online Courses ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Massive Open Online

Integration of MOOCs in the Context of Library and Information Science Service in This Digital Age

2018 ◽  
pp. 252-266
Author(s):  
Payel Biswas
Keyword(s):  
Information Science ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Digital Age ◽  
Massive Open Online Courses ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Massive Open Online ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
Science Service

In this digital era, massive open online courses (MOOCs) are receiving huge attention. MOOCs have moved beyond the academic circle. The high popularity and adaptation of MOOCs are only for being free and providing a totally new kind of learning experience. But there are the several challenges that the library and information science professionals will face as MOOCs take off. These include influencing faculties, copyright and licensing, delivery demographic and scale. This chapter shows how MOOCs integrate in the field of library and information science service in this digital age.

MOOCs Evolution and Perceptions of Library and Information Science Professionals

2021 ◽  
pp. 60-78
Author(s):  
Anna Kaushik
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Massive Open Online Courses ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Massive Open Online ◽  
Scholarly Literature ◽  
The Future ◽  
Science Domain ◽  
Main Barrier

This chapter provides the genesis of the massive open online courses (MOOCs) concept and perceptions of library and information science professionals towards the evolution of MOOCs in libraries and the information science domain by using a survey. The results of this study revealed that a majority of library and information science professionals who participated in this survey were working in academic libraries and aware of the MOOCs concept from three years, by scholarly literature. The MOOCs concept was updated and useful in libraries and the information science domain, while a lack of MOOCs related specific to competencies and skills emerged as the main barrier. This survey also showed that the concept of MOOCs will continue to grow in the future. This chapter will be helpful to understand the concept of MOOCs and the insights of library and information science professionals in the MOOCs context.

scholarly journals Tömeges könyvtári felhasználóképzés távoktatási formában az SZTE Klebelsberg Könyvtár e-learning platformján

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adrienn Erzsébet Várnai-Vígh ◽  
Károly Kokas
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Massive Open Online Courses ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Years Of Experience ◽  
Massive Open Online ◽  
E Learning

MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) are one of today’s popular and effective educational solutions. This presentation connects directly to another, held by our colleagues. Last spring, we have managed to create a complete e-learning package with our team at the SZTE Klebelsberg Library in order to meet the unprecedented challenges during the pandemic. We have more than 10 years of experience from organizing the Introduction to library and information science compulsory course for the students of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Science, which means about 5-600 students per semester. In our presentation, we will share insights about our experiences managing the e-curriculum and the system of tools behind it: starting with the platform and the database of the exam questions, followed by the communication with the students and ending with the grading method. We will also address the initial extreme difficulties, emerging requests and evaluate the first year’s experiences as well.

Skills of Library and Information Science Professionals in MOOCs Environment

2018 ◽  
pp. 205-219
Author(s):  
Anna Kaushik
Keyword(s):  
Information Science ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Massive Open Online Courses ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Massive Open Online

This chapter argues whether the contemporary competencies and skills of library and information science professionals are sufficient in Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) environment by conducting a SWOT analysis of the skills of library and information science professionals from a MOOCs perspective. It further discusses the category-wise and course step-wise skills of library and information science professionals needed in MOOCs settings and concludes with a discussion of how library and information science learners use and develop their skills that fit in MOOC environment in order to support MOOCs movement.

MOOCs Evolution and Perceptions of Library and Information Science Professionals

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Kaushik
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Massive Open Online Courses ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Massive Open Online ◽  
Scholarly Literature ◽  
The Future ◽  
Science Domain ◽  
Main Barrier

This chapter provides the genesis of the massive open online courses (MOOCs) concept and perceptions of library and information science professionals towards the evolution of MOOCs in libraries and the information science domain by using a survey. The results of this study revealed that a majority of library and information science professionals who participated in this survey were working in academic libraries and aware of the MOOCs concept from three years, by scholarly literature. The MOOCs concept was updated and useful in libraries and the information science domain, while a lack of MOOCs related specific to competencies and skills emerged as the main barrier. This survey also showed that the concept of MOOCs will continue to grow in the future. This chapter will be helpful to understand the concept of MOOCs and the insights of library and information science professionals in the MOOCs context.

scholarly journals MOOCs as a Professional Development Tool for Library and Information Science Professionals: A Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 198-203
Author(s):  
Uma Devi S
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Massive Open Online Courses ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Massive Open Online ◽  
Professional Skills ◽  
Development Tool

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are recent innovative addition to the online learning landscape and spreading rapidly in all disciplines including Library and Information Science (LIS) profession. MOOCs proliferates, LIS professionals have the opportunity to leverage this technology to improve their professional skills. This paper, intended to understand the MOOCs concept, MOOCs and LIS Education, MOOCs Benefits, Why LIS should be part of MOOC, and at the end discussed feasible areas of application of MOOCs in LIS domain etc.

Non library oriented MOOCs useful for LIS professionals and students

2017 ◽  
Vol 34 (9) ◽  
pp. 19-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarika Sawant
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Massive Open Online Courses ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Massive Open Online ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Management Technology ◽  
Technology Marketing

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to compile a list of non-library and information science (LIS) massive open online courses (MOOCs) useful for LIS professionals and students. Design/methodology/approach Major MOOC platforms were scanned to check which are useful MOOCs that LIS professionals can take up. Findings Around 12 different courses were identified by the researcher in various fields such as management, technology, marketing and research. Research limitations/implications Only three MOOC platforms were consulted. Originality/value The paper gives an overview of MOOCs other than the LIS field and how they can enrich the LIS professionals' knowledge and skills.

Exploring a New Learning Environment Through Massive Open Online Course

2018 ◽  
pp. 24-36
Author(s):  
Shweta Pandey ◽  
Satyam Prakash Tripathi
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Online Course ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Massive Open Online ◽  
Scholarly Literature ◽  
Massive Open Online Course ◽  
Literature Reviews ◽  
New Learning

As the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) concept is adding a new dimension to online learning and presenting a deeper impact in different disciplines including the library and information science area, library and information science professionals are producing scholarly literature on MOOC-related issues. Through this chapter, the authors gave the overview of the genesis of MOOCs in a new learning environment. This article gives the outlook of MOOCs, which are one of the latest trends in education. This chapter also explores various literature reviews on the conceptual framework and discusses the online courses in general and specifically for LIS domain.

scholarly journals ARPIT Online Course on Emerging Trends and Technologies in Library and Information Services (ETTLIS)

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (03) ◽  
pp. 160-168
Author(s):  
Nabi Hasan ◽  
Debashis Naskar
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Information Services ◽  
Career Progression ◽  
Massive Open Online Courses ◽  
Online Course ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Emerging Trends ◽  
Spare Time

Annual Refresher Programme In Teaching (ARPIT) is a major and unique initiative for professional development in Library and Information Science (LIS), using Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) platform called SWAYAM (Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds) of Government of India. Learners who find it difficult to spare time for regular physical learning may use this platform for professional development and career progression. With the advantage of this platform, a new course, i.e., Emerging Trends & Technologies in Library & Information Services (ETTLIS), has been launched with National Resource Centre in Library and Information Science (NRC) at Central Library, IIT Delhi. People might be thinking that the role and prospects of library professionals are diminishing. However, we can say that they are becoming more important provided they are keeping pace with emerging trends & technologies in LIS and willing to go out of the box. ETTLIS course has been designed to make learners aware of new trends, technologies, and developments in the field of library systems and services. The paper is aimed to highlight this course and its useful contents to every library professional through SWAYAM and its YouTube Channel to help in professional development and career progression.

MOOCs – an opportunity for international collaboration in LIS education

2016 ◽  
Vol 117 (5/6) ◽  
pp. 360-373 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shamprasad M. Pujar ◽  
Prahalad G. Tadasad
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Massive Open Online Courses ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Effective Delivery ◽  
The Government

Purpose Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have opened up a gateway for ongoing learning opportunities to students, faculty and researchers. MOOCs are now being offered in the field of Library and Information Science (LIS) by a number of universities and institutions. This paper aims to explore how this new model of education can bring opportunities to LIS schools to overcome such constraints as lack of teachers, variable skills levels, paucity of funds and limited infrastructure, all of which can be significant barriers to effective delivery of LIS education. This paper will provide the first perspective from a developing country like India. It will explain the concept of MOOC and discuss its present role in LIS, and will explore its potential for collaboration in furthering teaching and research in this area. Design/methodology/approach A desk-based approach was used to study the philosophy behind MOOCs and its applicability in the field of LIS. However, a survey method was implemented to collect views of LIS professionals in India, to assess their understanding and interest in MOOCs. The scope of this study was limited to explaining how this new form of education can bring opportunities to LIS schools in India. Findings The study reveals great interest among Indian LIS professionals in further study through MOOCs, although the adoption of this learning method in Indian LIS schools is still a rarity. However, policy initiatives recently proposed by the Government of India will make it necessary for LIS schools to start experimenting with this new medium of education. Originality/value Some of the areas of collaboration discussed in this paper may enable LIS teachers and schools to adopt MOOCs to further LIS education and research, especially in developing countries.

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