MOOCs and Libraries

By (author) Kyle K. Courtney Series edited by Ellyssa Kroski

Publication date:

14 August 2015

Length of book:

154 pages

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

ISBN-13: 9781442252936

MOOCs or massive open online courses that can be attended by hundreds of thousands of students at the same time have become wildly popular in recent years, and have begun to gain traction with libraries as well. There are many potential roles for libraries in MOOCs including: development, support, assessment, modeling, teaching, and preservation. In MOOCs and Libraries, learn how you can utilize MOOCs for staff training, bibliographic instruction, supporting faculty curriculum, and more!

Readers of this start-to-finish guide to MOOC's in libraries will learn all about MOOC creation, from early stage planning, pedagogy, and equipment selection, to filming and launch, including:

How to Choose Hardware and Software for Your MOOC
Planning your first MOOC project
Planning for a Library MOOC Video Project
How to Develop MOOC Scripts
Storyboarding
Choosing a MOOC Filming Location
How to create MOOCs for bibliographic instruction
How to create MOOCs for staff training
How to create video lectures and screencasts

Foreword by Ellyssa Kroski
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Getting Started MOOCs
Chapter 3. Tools & Applications
Chapter 4. Library Examples and Case Studies
Chapter 5. Step-by-Step Projects for MOOCs
Chapter 6. Tips & Tricks
Chapter 7. Future Trends
Chapter 8. Recommended Reading

Index
About the Author

Overall, Courtney does a very nice job of breaking down a complicated and new idea and putting it in realistic and achievable terms for those interested in creating, teaching, or supporting a MOOC. Not only does he take the time to fully introduce and provide examples of the different types of courses available, he also gives specific suggestions on what equipment to use. The course examples and discussions are put in realistic and relatable terms so the individual creating the MOOC has a solid basis on which to build his or her own course. With all of the changes happening in legal education, this book is a great tool for librarians to use to come up with different ways to support and educate both the faculty and students in a new type of learning.