MOOCs and Libraries

by Kyle K. Courtney

Overview

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781442252936
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	08/14/2015
Series:	Library Technology Essentials , #2
Pages:	154
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Kyle K. Courtney is the Copyright Advisor and Program Manager at Harvard University, working out of the Office for Scholarly Communication. He works closely with Harvard Library to establish a culture of shared understanding of copyright issues among Harvard staff, faculty, and students. His work at Harvard also includes a role as the copyright and information policy advisor for Harvard’s MOOC, HarvardX. He serves on several advisory committees that deal with libraries and MOOCs, including working with ACRL, ALA, and edX. He runs a copyright law consulting practice for libraries, higher education institutions, non-profit groups, and specialized archives. Before joining Harvard University, Kyle worked at Harvard Law School as the manager of Faculty Research and Scholarship.

Table of Contents

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

Editorial Reviews

I enthusiastically recommend the Library Technology Essentials series. Many libraries will want to invest in the entire set as a professional development resource since they will inevitably face some degree of involvement with each of the volume topics. Library technologists will want one of these books at their side as they launch new projects or initiatives. Ellyssa Kroski has shepherded a collection that makes an important contribution to the professional practice of library technology.

Marshall Breeding

I enthusiastically recommend the Library Technology Essentials series. Many libraries will want to invest in the entire set as a professional development resource since they will inevitably face some degree of involvement with each of the volume topics. Library technologists will want one of these books at their side as they launch new projects or initiatives. Ellyssa Kroski has shepherded a collection that makes an important contribution to the professional practice of library technology.

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.

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