A MOOL in a MOOC: Librarians in massive open online courses #lib2013
Channel: Shamblesguru Smith
Date: 22/10/2013

A MOOL in a MOOC: Librarians in massive open online courses #lib2013
Laureen P. Cantwell, Instructional Services Librarian / Asst. Professor
http://www.library20.com/

 While MOOCs are trending, the discussion of librarians within MOOCs--and what their role does/might entail--is beginning to trend, too!

A "hot topic" in many educational settings, massive open online courses (MOOCs) are trending big time. In the Global Education Conference (2012), Laureen presented "What teachers can learn as students in MOOCs" - and it got her thinking: What about librarians in MOOCs? 

What would they be called? (She jokingly calls them "MOOLs.") What would it entail? Do faculty want it? What would their expectations be? ...And much more. 

After conducting a survey this Spring (2013) (May 15-July 1), Laureen digested the literature "out there" and digested the survey. After writing an article for Internet Learning (currently under peer-review), she's coming back to Library 2.013* to share her findings and hypotheses. 
Join her for an exciting, up-to-the-minute Library 2.013 session and share your thoughts! 

*Laureen presented on "Life After Meebo" at the Library 2.012 Conference with Dr. Pam Dennis.

Laureen P. Cantwell is an Assistant Professor and Instructional Services Librarian at the University Libraries of the University of Memphis. She liaises with the Physics and Electrical & Computer Engineering departments, but handles instruction for any and all disciplines as needed. Areas of research interest include: information, technology, and media literacies; GIS; public health; MOOCs; embedded librarianship; and emerging technologies, particularly for educational settings.

Email:  lcntwell@memphis.edu

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