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.

Citation

Ramdas Lihitkar, S., Anilkumar Naidu, S. and S. Lihitkar, R. (2013), "E-learning programmes in library and information science: worldwide initiatives and challenges for India", Library Hi Tech News, Vol. 30 No. 9, pp. 12-20. https://doi.org/10.1108/LHTN-04-2013-0018