Learning Cataloguing and Classification: Is It on Popular Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) Platforms?

The paper explores if cataloguing and classification (CAT/CLASS) can be learnt on popular MOOC platforms and what can be done if nonexistent. Different MOOC platforms were explored with a concentration on EdX and Coursera. Literature on MOOCs was examined, and findings were reported. It was observed...

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Published inInternational journal of librarianship Vol. 8; no. 3; pp. 103 - 110
Main Author Adetayo, Adebowale
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Champaign Chinese American Librarians Association 16.09.2023
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Internet resources
Librarians
Library associations
Online instruction
Professional development
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Summary:The paper explores if cataloguing and classification (CAT/CLASS) can be learnt on popular MOOC platforms and what can be done if nonexistent. Different MOOC platforms were explored with a concentration on EdX and Coursera. Literature on MOOCs was examined, and findings were reported. It was observed that some library science courses are available on MOOC platforms. However, no CAT/CLASS courses are available on EdX or Coursera. The majority of their library science courses did not cover the technical service aspects of librarianship. As a result, recommendations were made on how library stakeholders can play proactive roles in introducing CAT/CLASS to MOOC platforms. This is one of the first papers to examine the subject of CAT/CLASS on MOOC platforms.
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ISSN:2474-3542
2474-3542
DOI:10.23974/ijol.2023.vol8.3.286