MOOCs as access to information in developing countries: new ways to utilize ICTs to help meet challenges in the education sector

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GARCIA-FEBO, Loida (2014) MOOCs as access to information in developing countries: new ways to utilize ICTs to help meet challenges in the education sector. Paper presented at: IFLA WLIC 2014 - Lyon - Libraries, Citizens, Societies: Confluence for Knowledge in Session 95 - Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning. In: IFLA WLIC 2014, 16-22 August 2014, Lyon, France.

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Abstract

MOOCs as access to information in developing countries: new ways to utilize ICTs to help meet challenges in the education sector

This paper includes a general overview of MOOCs in countries in the process of development or transition. Examples of webinars, which have become the online alternative to MOOCs developed by and for library professionals, are shared. Benefits such as participating of MOOCs anywhere at any time, and challenges such as connectivity are discussed. As well as research which is an important part of the process to identify topics for the classes. How to develop MOOCs and best practices are considered with the purpose of providing resources to establish successful projects involving multi-ethnic populations.

MOOCs brindando acceso a la información en países en proceso de desarrollo: nuevas formas de utilizar las TIC para ayudar a enfrentar los desafíos en el sector de la educación

Este artículo incluye una descripción general de los MOOCs en países en proceso de desarrollo o transición. Se comparten ejemplos de webinars desarrollados por y para profesionales de la información. Estos se han convertido en alternativas en línea para los MOOCs. Beneficios tales como participar en los MOOCs desde cualquier lugar y a cualquier hora, y retos como la conectividad son discutidos. Así también se presenta la investigación. La cual es una parte importante del proceso para identificar tópicos para las clases. Cómo desarrollar MOOCs y mejores prácticas para ello son consideradas con elo propósito de proveer recursos para establecer proyectos exitosos involucrando poblaciones multiétnicas.
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Conference details: IFLA WLIC 2014 - Lyon - Libraries, Citizens, Societies: Confluence for Knowledge

Session 95 - MOOCs: Opportunities and Challenges for Libraries - Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning

Monday 18 August 2014 11:45 - 13:45 | Room: Forum 1

Divisions: Division 4 Support of the Profession > Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning Section
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NameAffiliationCountry
GARCIA-FEBO, LoidaInformation New Wave, Brooklyn, NYUnited States
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  • Spanish version
    TranslatorsAffiliationCountry
    GARCIA-FEBO, LoidaInformation New Wave, Brooklyn, NYUnited States
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Date Deposited: 21 Sep 2014 10:42
Last Modified: 14 Aug 2017 08:55
URI: https://library.ifla.org/id/eprint/1056

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