MOOCs as Access to Information in Developing Countries. Presented by Loida Garcia-Febo, IFLA Governing Board Member at the IFLA CPDWL Section programme during the IFLA WLIC 2014 Congress in Lyon, France.
MOOCs as Access to Information in Developing Countries
1. IFLA WLIC 2014 in Lyon
CPDWL Section Programme
MOOCs: Opportunities and Challenges for Librarians
MOOCs as Access to Information
in Developing Countries
Loida Garcia-Febo
IFLA Governing Board Member
CPDWL Member
2. Overview of the current situation
in various regions
By Martyn Wright
14. •Working with Multi-ethnic Groups
•Awareness of cultural norms and socio-political understanding
•Awareness of local educational system, history of the country, and regional
differences including the transnational social and political environment.
•Awareness of local culture including food, music, and architecture.
•Patiently work with participants to effectively discuss ideas, explain concepts, and
teach.
•Careful not to judge, avoided bias and stereotypes, and practiced empathy in local
situations.
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17. IFLA WLIC 2014 in Lyon
CPDWL Section Programme
MOOCs: Opportunities and Challenges for Librarians
MOOCs as Access to Information
in Developing Countries
Loida Garcia-Febo
IFLA Governing Board Member
CPDWL Member