Massive Open Online Courses : Hype and Hope

Sumeer Gul; Iram Mahajan; Huma Shafiq; Muzamil Shafi; Tariq Ahmad Shah

doi:10.14429/djlit.38.1.11141

Sumeer Gul DLIS University of Kashmir
Iram Mahajan The Business School, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India
Huma Shafiq Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India
Muzamil Shafi College of Teacher Education, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Srinagar, India
Tariq Ahmad Shah Central University of Kashmir, J&K, India

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.38.1.11141

Keywords: E-learning, Online courses, Open courses, Massive open online courses, Distance education, MOOCS- issues and challenges

Abstract

The study identifies various issues and challenges faced by massive open online courses (MOOCs) while offering open online courses to vast number of learners. An exhaustive review of literature was taken up to carry out the study. The article reviewed the, issues and challenges faced by MOOCs. MOOC also provides an opportunity to groom the intellectual capacities of people at mass level. The initiative has removed all the barriers of time and space which is much evident in traditional educational system by offering courses at the doorstep of learners. To make universal education dream come true, there is a need to look at apprehensions which researchers have identified in the existing online learning environment.

Author Biographies

Sumeer Gul, DLIS University of Kashmir

Dr Sumeer Gul is working as a Senior Assistant Professor in the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kashmir, India. He holds a Doctorate in Library and Information Science. His research interests include Web resources, Information retrieval, Digital Libraries, Information technology applications in libraries, open access, e-metrics and Social networking.

Iram Mahajan, The Business School, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India

Ms Iram Mahajan holds a Masters in Library & Information Science, University of Kashmir and is currently working as a Junior Professional Assistant in The Business School, University of Kashmir. She is also pursuing her PhD from the Department of Library & Information Science, University of Kashmir, India.

Huma Shafiq, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India

Ms Huma Shafiq holds an M.Phil and is currently perusing her PhD from Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kashmir, India.

Muzamil Shafi, College of Teacher Education, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Srinagar, India

Dr Muzamil Shafi is currently working as a Professional Assistant at College of Teacher Education, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Srinagar, India.

Tariq Ahmad Shah, Central University of Kashmir, J&K, India

Dr Tariq Ahmad Shah is working as Assistant Librarian at Central University of Kashmir, J&K, India. He holds a doctorate in Library and Information Science.