Current Trends in Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)

Sibbu, Kush Current Trends in Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)., 2018 . In International Conference on Internet of Things and Current Trends in Libraries, Gujarat Power Engineering and Research Institute, Mehsana, 18-20 January 2018. [Conference paper]

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English abstract

This article aims to report on the current development of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), and explore its evolution, different models, characteristics, major players, advantages, takeaways for LIS professionals, International and Indian scenario, role of librarians and its proposed challenges. The article also discusses various ways to deal with the onslaught of this leading edge innovation which has the potential to change the traditional education model. Numbers of ways have been suggested to the librarians to get equipped with the right set of skills; so that when job demands they can deliver and be relevant to their field. No matter this disruptive technology has created many challenges for learners, instructors/educators and administrators or traditional education model as a whole, but it has also brought many opportunities for its stakeholders. Now we need to decide which one to embrace, as the main aim for all stakeholders remains the same i.e. sharing of information, but, through which mode – is a matter of big concern.

English abstract

Item type: Conference paper
Keywords: MOOCs, Massive Open Online Courses, Distance Learning, Internet, Higher education, Libraries, Librarians.
Subjects: H. Information sources, supports, channels. > HT. Web 2.0, Social networks
Depositing user: Mr Kush Sibbu
Date deposited: 02 Aug 2022 17:26
Last modified: 02 Aug 2022 17:26
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10760/43472

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