Exploring the Readiness of Indian Private University Libraries for Offering MOOC Services

Abstract

This study focuses on understanding the preparedness of private university library facilities and infrastructure in the MOOC setting. To determine how the platform of these online courses can be better utilized by the students, eventually leading to promoting the quality of education in the university. A survey of 157 library professionals and LAC members was conducted to know the existing situation of the university library and professionals in the MOOC scenario. The data was investigated via the Statistical Package of Social Science (SPSS). The results showed that the current library setup is not suitable to accommodate MOOC services for library users and the library professionals are also not adequately trained for understanding MOOCs and deliver MOOC services to the library users. This study delivers actionable points, based on relevant academic literature and the user survey, for library management and policymakers to re-equip the academic libraries to offer MOOC services to the users.