E-Learning and MOOCs: Role of Libraries. Dr. Jagdish Arora Advisor, NBA

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E-Learning and MOOCs:

Role of Libraries

Dr. Jagdish Arora

Advisor, NBA

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e-Learning

and

MOOCs

• E-Learning-Web-based Learning

• Synchronous / A synchronous Learning

• E-Learning: Content Creation and Ccontent

Hosting

• ePG Pathshala; Vidya-Mitra; SWAYAM

• SWAYAM Courses in LIS

• SWAYAM-Prabha

• MOOCs: Defination, Evolution, Types of MOOCs,

Advantage, Challenges and Disadvantage

• Important MOOCs Platforms

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E-Learning

• The use of the Internet and related technologies for the development, distribution and enhancement of learning resources.

E-Learning

• associated with learning materials delivered in a Web browser,

including when the materials are packaged on CD-ROM or other media such as hard disk

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www.inflibnet.ac.in

Synchronous learning

Learning and teaching takes place in real time (same time) while the trainer and learners are physically separated from each other (place shift). Examples include: • listening to a live radio broadcast • watching live a television broadcast • audio/video conferencing • Internet telephony • online lectures

• two-way live satellite broadcast

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Characteristic for

asynchronous learning is the fact that the trainer prepares the courseware material before the course takes place. The learner is free to decide when he wants to study the courseware

Examples include:

• self paced courses taken via Internet or CD-ROM • videotaped classes

• stored audio/video Web presentations or seminars • recorded audio tapes • Q & A mentoring

• reading e-mail messages

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1. Content Creation

• Source/ Development of

e-content (learning material)

2. Content Delivery

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Self learn E-text

Self assessment _{Learn more}

A d e q u a t e v o l u m e o f e - T e x t ( 8 - 1 0

p a g e s ) D u r a t i o n o f v i d e o ( 2 5 - 3 0 M i n )

1. Content Creation: E-Learning

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Class Room V/s e-Learning: Different Environment and Preparation

Sl. No At Class Room At e-Learning Environment

01 Lecture on a topic Write these lecture notes in MS Word or any other Word Processing Software

02 Explain lecture through pres entation

Explain the above mentioned lecture in PPT (Descri ption (Script) to be given in ‘Note’ section of PPT, i f content writer is not able to give his/her voice) 03 Examine Student (Quiz) Prepare Questions in PPT/Word file: Objective Type

s, False / True Statements, etc. with right answer 04 Motivate / guide students to

learn more from different so urces

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2. Content Delivery

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• Learning Management System (or LMS) is a broad term used

to describe software tools designed to manage user learning inte

rventions and provide access to online learning services for stud

ents, teacher, and administrator.

• A software system, that allows the development and delivery of

educational courses using the Internet as a delivery system.

• MOODLE, Atutor, etc.

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• ‘Classrooms’ sizes

• Time

• Ability to tailor courses

• Affordability

• Consistency

• Interactive learning

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E-Learning and MOOCs

Role of Library

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ePG Pathshala

E-Content for Post Graduate Level Subject

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E- PG Pathshala: Current Status

S u b j e c t s : 7 0

• INFLIBNET administers the project and maintains LMS for e PGP. It is anchor institute for five Subjects including Library and Information Science

E-text 23,000+ Video 23,000+ Subject Experts 5,100+

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Subject Experts Subjects (70-PG)

I d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f S u b j e c t s a n d

S u b j e c t E x p e r t s

• Identified subjects that are

offered in multiple number of

universities

• Web sites of universities

• University Handbook

• Web of Science – Most

Productive Research Areas

• Vidwan – Expert Database of

INFLIBNET

• Web of Science – Most

Productive Subjects

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Self-learning e-Text

E f f o r t s o f L i b r a r i a n b e h i n d e P G P

• Module Details • Objectives • Learning Outcomes • Structure: Intro … • Illus., Graphics and

Pictures • Style, Spacing, Numbering, etc. • References • Plagiarism Check • IPR Issues: Permissions, etc. • Template for ppt • Multimedia, animation, simulation, virtual lab. • Empanelment of multimedia vendors • Story board for

animation

• 10 – 15 Questions • Multiple Choice

Questions • True & False

Statements

• Correct Sequencing • Fill-in the blanks • 4 to 5 Subjective

Questions

Authoring e-Modules: Detailed Guidelines for Content Writers

Self

Assessment Learn More

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I n - H o u s e d e v e l o p m e n t :

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In-House development: Common portal for all stakeholders

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Content Repository and Hosting

C o n t e n t R e p o s i t o r y & H o s t i n g

• Open Source Learning Management Repository

• ATutor was customized to host e-PG Pathshala content

• Contents were organized using 6 mojor subject categories of

Web of Science

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Efforts of Librarian behind ePGP

Metadata Enrichment

• Content organized in the Repository in six major subject

categories using Web of Science Subject Categories.

• Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) (RDF-complaint)

Plugged into LMS for assigning subject headings

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About

• Vidya-mitra is an online learning portal for all the e-content projects

developed under the NME-ICT

• It provide seamless access to e-content developed by various PIs and bring

them under single umbrella, enabling user to access all e-contents through

single window platform.

• Adopt digital preservation strategies to ensure long-term availability of

e-content developed under the NME-ICT; and

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Website not available

Website available but not functional

Content is not accessible online (stored on physical media)

Content with same subject developed under different projects

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Requirements & its Strategy

• Content : Content-Collection Platform

– To acquire data from different location of di fferent PIs

– Incorporation of preliminary keywords, map with syllabi given by PIs

– Statistics of participation of different e-cont ent projects of NME-ICT

• Metadata-enriched Content: Metadata-Creation Platform

– Different learner search their material in diff erent way

– Enrich content in terms of their associated at tributes / bibliographical details

– Interlink of content with other content

– Map to syllabi and related terms of the conte nt

– Help in providing suggested / recommended reading material

 Delivery of Content to End-user: Service to End-user

 Free-text search

 Faceted Search

 Search-Browse by

Nature of Content (video/text/assessment, etc.)

Level of Course (UG / PG)

Subject

 Navigation of Content as per Syllabi, Project

 My account (Collection of own Set of Learning Material)

 Suggested / Recommended Reading Material

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Data Pre-processing

• Split content into four quadrants:

– Text

– Video

– Learn More

– Quizzes

– Raw formats for preservation?

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Data Processing

• Metadata

• Assign Major Subject Headings

• Assign Subject Headings using LCSH plugged in

to the Repository

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Organization of Content

• Broader Headings (8) using WoS Subject Categories

• Assign Subject Headings using LCSH plugged into Re

pository

• Assign Levels of Study (UG /PG / School)

• Backend Database (non-SQL – Mongo DB)

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Single box &

Advanced search

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Faceted Search

Social Media tag

Own Library (My-Space)

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 SWAYAM (MOOCs): Fund Disbursement and Coordination  Funds: Rs. 14 Crores to re-purpose 84 courses in 16 subjects

 INFLIBNET Centre is the anchor Institute for Seven Courses in Library and Information Science. All courses approved for re-run in July 2018 and January 2019

 MoU with CUHP for credit transfer

Paper ID Name of Paper Paper Coordinator Number of Learners Enr

olled

1 Knowledge Society Dr. K S Raghavan 4 Information Sources, Systems and Services Dr. Renu Arora 5 Information Communication Technology for Libraries Dr. Usha Munshi 6 Management of Libraries and Information Centers & Knowledge Cent

ers Dr. Dinesh Gupta 7 Information Storage and Retrieval Dr. P.M. Devika 8 Digital Libraries Dr. Jagdish Arora

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MOOC - A different educational space

B o u n d a r y l e s s I n s t i t u t e / U n i v e r s i t y

Massive - enrolment numbers

Open - no mandatory qualifications

Online - fully

Course - structured

is an online course aimed at unlimited participation and open access

via the web.

The basic philosophy of MOOCs is

3A’s i.e., Anytime, Anyone,

Anywhere.

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MOOCs: Definition

• Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are course aimed at unl

imited participation and open access via the web.

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Evolution

• Evolved from Open Education Resources (OER)

• First official MOOCs course was offered by George Siemens, Alaska University a

nd Stephen Downes, National Research Council called “Connectivism an Connec

ting Knowledge” in the year 2008. The course was offered to 25 students from M

anitoba University in Canada and was followed on the Web by 2300 students.

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Types of MOOCs

• cMOOCs: “Connectivism MOOCs”. Imparting learning in “Network

ed environment” using Social Network platform, blogs, learning co

mmunities, etc. CMOOCs are learner-centric.

• xMOOCs: xMOOCs are based on traditional studying materials and

higher education methods of learning invloving video lectures and q

uiz tests as method of evaluation. xMOOCs are teacher-centric.

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Advantages

• Subject-independent: Individual courses – freedom to choose

• Anywhere, anytime: No geographical or time limitation

• Asynchronous way of learning

• Multi-media supplements: Video, animation, quizzes, simulation, an

d technology-enhanced courses

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Challenges and Disadvantages

• Higher drop-out rate: 90%, only 10% complete the course

• Addressing diverse requirements of a large number heterogeneous students enroll

ed for a course is a challenge for faculty

• Lower weightage by employers

• Creation of MOOCs is time-consuming, and expensive involving multiple players

• MOOCs courses are not accredited

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• Interest in MOOCs has increased exponentially from 2008 to 2018. Data from Google trends

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EdX.org

EdX is a massive open online course (MOOC) provider and online learning platform. It hosts online university-level courses in a wide range of disciplines to a worldwide audience, some at no charge. It also conducts research into learning based on how people use its platform.

Funded and owned by MIT & Harvard University

Web Address https://www.edx.org/

Launched on May 2012

Participating Institutes As of July 2016 More than 70 Schools and more than 110 partners

Funding (in USD) $60 million

Available Languages English, Mandarin, French, Hindi, Spanish

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Coursera

Coursera is an education platform that partners with top universities and organizations worldwide, to offer courses online for anyone to take, for free as well as paid.

Funded and owned by Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller Launched April 2012

Web Address https://www.coursera.org/

Participating Institutes 150 leading University across 29 countries

Number of Registered users More than 24 Million (as on October, 2016) (Shah 2015)

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UDACITY

Udacity was born out of a Stanford University experiment in which Sebastian Thrun and Peter Norvig offered their "Introduction to Artificial Intelligence" course online to anyone, for free. Over 160,000 students in more than 190 countries enrolled and not much later, Udacity was born

Funded and owned by Sebastian Thrun,David Stavens

Funding of USD 21 Million Launched 2012

Web Address (www.udacity.com) Number of Registered users 1.6 Millions

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UDEMY

Udemy is the leading global marketplace for teaching and learning, connecting students everywhere to the world’s best instruction anywhere. Eren Bali, a Turkish national, partnered with co-founders Oktay Caglar and Gagan Biyani toward a common goal: to make quality education more accessible and improve lives through learning. Offers more than 1,30,000 courses in 60 languages

Funded and owned by _{Eren Bali, Oktay Caglar and Gagan Biyani} Funding of USD 21 Million

Launched 2009

Web Address (www.udemy.com)

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Mooc with Traditional System

• Method of learning is different in context of video tutorials; case

studies and demonstration are included in organized manner

• Flexibility

• Attendance

• Allow massive no of students

• No need for any eligibility criteria as to take admission in course.

Apply

enrol

engage

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INFLIBNET Centre 63 01 02 03 04 07 06 05 Content Development & Repurpose

Content Upload _{Student Enrolment} and Deliver Course

Credit Transfer from the Host institute

Proctored Examination Student Activity and Interact with Student

through Forum and Chat

Course Proposal and Approval of the Course &

Promote the Course

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F

1. UGC 2. CEC 3. IGNOU 4. NPTEL 5. NCERT 6. NIOS 7. IIMB 8. NITTTR

Players

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1. MOOC Platform by MHRD

2. Courses across all subject domains 3. Courses from School to University 4. Certificate / Credit [By Regulators]

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National Coordinators

National MOOCs Coordinator

Sectors

UGC Non-Technology Post Graduate Degree Programs

NPTEL Technical / Engineering UG & PG degree programs

CEC Non-Technology Under Graduate degree programs

IGNOU Diplomas and Certificates

NCERT School Education from Class 9th _{to 12}th

NIOS School Education from Class 9th _{to 12}th

IIM Bangalore Management programs

NITTR, Chennai Teacher Training programs

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Stake-holders

R o l e & R e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s

L

1. Enroll for Course 2. Study the Course 3. Interact with Teacher 4. Appear in Exam

5. Get Certificate / Credit

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Issued on 19th _{July 2016}

SWAYAM to notify courses on June 1 & Nov 1, every year

Up to 20% courses in a Program can be on SWAYAM Online learning courses to

be available on SWAYAM

Courses on SWAYAM permitted for credit transfer

Notification

Choice of Courses

Credit Transfer

Learning Courses

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Adopting MOOCs

in Universities

Step-1: Make Amendments Step-2: Select the Courses Step 3: Designate Course Coordinator Step-4: Disseminate Information Step-5: Course Registration Step-6: Evaluation

Amend their ordinances, rules, regulations to incorporate provisions for transfer of credits for MOOCs courses as per UGC Regulations

Select courses to be permitted for credit transfer,(e.g. courses in high demand, course for which faculty is not available, elective courses, etc. Designate a Course Coordinator / facilitator to guide students through the course and to facilitate / conduct Lab / Practical sessions / examinations Disseminate information about courses to students through faculty, notice boards, student forums, workshops and university website etc.

University to facilitate registration of students. Every student enrolled for the course in the University must register for the MOOCs course

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Adopting MOOCs

in Universities

Step-7: Marks of the Students Step-8:

Certificate

Incorporate marks / grades communicated by the host Institution in the final mark sheet of the student. Practical / lab component to be