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Academic Libraries In The Age Of Moocs, Kerry Wu
Academic Libraries In The Age Of Moocs, Kerry Wu
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Purpose – The article aims to report on the current development of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), explore the strengths and weaknesses of MOOCs, and reflect on the possible relationships between academic libraries and MOOCs.
Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based on a mix of literature review (mostly current news) and personal observations. The author discusses the unique characteristics of MOOCs, speculates on the benefits of MOOCs on higher education, and explores the impact of MOOCs on academic libraries and how librarians can respond to it.
Findings – MOOCs create global learning communities that benefit both students and universities, and …