Literature on massive open online courses (MOOCs) and library and information science: an analysis

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Anna Kaushik Dr., University of KotaFollow

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Article

Citation

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Abstract

Massive open online courses (moocs) concept has become a hot topic in all disciplines. Therefore, different types of literature on massive open online courses are producing in various disciplines including library and information science domain. Thus, this study aims to analyse the literature produced on massive open online courses (moocs) and library and information science from January 2008 to December 2019. The results of the study revealed that the 2013 year noted as a most productive year, most of the literature contributed by the single author and the United States of America found the leading country in terms of producing literature on the subject. This study may be useful for those users who are looking for the growth of the literature on massive open online courses and library and information science domain at one place for various purposes.