OPEN LEARNING @USM Library
MOOC@USM Library
Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)@USM Library, is a service initiative developed and coordinated by the Academic Reference and Support Division, Universiti Sains Malaysia Library with guidance from the Centre for Development of Academic Excellence (CDAE). Aiming to expand the concept of higher education under four main principles, namely by providing modules characterized by "Quality Education", "Sustainability", "Accessibility", and "Lifelong Learning",
The development of this MOOC involves the blended learning approach using the combination of green screen and screen recording, Cisco Webex recording, infographics, videos and slides and others. This module is useful as the first e-guide to all especially those newcomers to Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Our Team
Advisor 1
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Arinawati Ayob
Advisor 2
+604-653 5482 Husriati Hussain
Project Manager
+604-653 5374 Tuan Sira Zawana
Project Coordinator
+604-563 5372 Hasniza Amno
Instructional Design Librarian
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Instructional Design Librarian
Instructional Design Librarian
Web Administrator
Fundamentals of Information Literacy Skills (FILS)
The course introduces the USM library, explores the resources, services, facilities including learning process on building the information literacy skills and the effective searching strategy. Designed with five (5) sub modules starting with the Overview of Information Literacy and Information Literate; Roles and Functions of USM Libraries; Accessing the Collections of Lifelong Learning in USM Libraries; Accessing the Collections of Lifelong Learning in USM Libraries; and finally, the Learning and Research Support Services.
Field Experts
Dr. Mohd Kamal Mohd Napiah
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Tuan Sira zawana Tuan Yaakub
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Dr. Rosnani Ahmad
Hasniza Amno
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A. Basheer Ahamadhu Ameer Sultan
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Rabiahtul Adauwiyah Abu Hanipah
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Farah Allia Safuan
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Publishing Strategy: Maximize Success in Publishing Endeavors
To boost the visibility of research work in a high-impact journal, participants in this course will learn how to recognize and implement strategic scholarly publishing strategies. In addition, employing the appropriate methods and information literacy abilities to promote the process of lifelong learning. Discover publishing help resources to improve your chances of getting published.
Field Experts
Dr. Rosnani Ahmad
Tuan Sira zawana Tuan Yaakub
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Cik Ramlah Che Jaafar
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Hasniza Amno
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A. Basheer Ahamadhu Ameer Sultan
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Rabiahtul Adauwiyah Abu Hanipah
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From Draft to Submission: Thesis Writing in MS Word
This course will teach you on how to use Microsoft Word templates, how to use it for big documents, and how to write a thesis that complies with the Institute of Postgraduate (IPS USM) thesis rules.
Field Experts
Dr. Rosnani Ahmad
Cik Ramlah Che Jaafar
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Noor Adilah Azmi
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NOOR ADILAH AZMI
Rabiahtul Adauwiyah Abu Hanipah
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Siti Fatihah Abdul Hamid
Zulfadli Zainal
Noor Husyada Mohd Nazri
Mohammad Harish Sabri
Nur Izzanie Zulkifli
Advanced Literature Search
Along with learning search methods and approaches to assist you increase the quality and relevancy of your search results, this course will teach you how to recognize information resources and platforms.
Field Experts
Rabiahtul Adauwiyah Abu Hanipah
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Dr. Rosnani Ahmad
Tuan Sira zawana Tuan Yaakub
A. Basheer Ahamadhu Ameer Sultan
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Farah Allia Safuan
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Hasniza Amno
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NUR HANIDA ABDUL RAHIM
Researcher Profiles
The Researcher Profiles MOOC equips researchers, postgraduate students, and academics with essential skills to build and optimise their online research identity. This course covers the creation and management of researcher profiles on major platforms such as Web of Science ResearcherID, Scopus Author Profile and Google Scholar. It is ideal for anyone looking to enhance research visibility, align publications, and strengthen academic credibility.
Field Experts
A. Basheer Ahamadhu Ameer Sultan
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Tuan Sira zawana tuan Yaakub
Hasniza Amno
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Farah Allia Safuan
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Rabiahtul Adauwiyah Abu Hanipah
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Dr. Rosnani Ahmad
Disclaimer
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Contact Us
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