E-learning programmes in library and information science: worldwide initiatives and challenges for India

Abstract

Purpose – The present study was carried out to explore the concept of e-learning and to study the e-learning courses run by institutions/universities at the national and international level. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – A survey method of research has been adopted for the present study. A total 23 universities that are running 89 LIS courses through e-learning methods have been examined for the current study. Findings – It is observed that a total of 23 universities are running e-learning programmes for LISc at Master's degree level, certificate level and bachelor's degree level. Most of the universities run short-term e-learning courses for LIS education and are using Moodle software. All the 23 universities are using Web 2.0 tools for information communication and dissemination. Research limitations/implications – This study will be a help to the students as well as faculty of library and information science to develop the e-learning model in their respective departments. Students will learn what e-learning courses are being run by various institutions in view of the technology, content and facilities provided by particular institutions. Practical implications – Those institutions that have not developed any e-learning programmes, after viewing this paper, will be able to understand the e-learning courses of LIS education. Originality/value – No similar studies have been carried out before.

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“…In many countries, both developed and developing countries, e-learning is emerging as one of the most important educational methods (Lihitkar et al, 2013). The term e-learning is used in a variety of ways such as online learning, network collaborative learning (NCL), computersupported collaborative learning (SCL), webbased training (WBT), online resource-based learning (ORBL), and computer-based learning (CBL) (Lihitkar et al, 2013). In the 21st century, especially during a pandemic like this time, the internet is used everywhere, especially in areas where there are many educational institutions (Akgunduz & Akinoglu, 2016).…”

“…Usually these educational institutions have their respective e-learning platforms to facilitate the online learning process. E-learning is learning through electronic means that aims to achieve skills transfer supported by computers and networks (Lihitkar et al, 2013). The use of online learning media should be controlled by today's lecturers because of the demands of the times and needs.…”