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RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP: Perspectives on "open" movements

Open Licensing: definition, why important, current trends, examples

Definition:

Open licensing techniques allow content creators to choose forms of distribution for their works that are less restrictive than standard copyright legislation may involve.

Useful resources on Open Licensing:

OpenMED. (n.d.). Open licensing and copyright in education. https://course.openmedproject.eu/module-2-open-licensing-and-copyright-in-education/

Open learning module, including introductory video. Includes lessons, activities, and additional reading lists.

Tags: PSR GL; IAL IntL; CompS

Peer Review: None

Table of contents:

1.9. Perspectives on "open" movements (beyond open publishing and open data)

1.9.1. Open Education: history, definition, current trends, examples
1.9.2. Open Evaluation: definition, why important, current trends, examples

1.9.3. Open Licensing: definition, why important, current trends, examples

1.9.4. Open Methodology: history, definition, importance
1.9.5. Open Source: history, definition, current trends, examples
1.9.6. Open Science: history, definition, importance, current trends, examples

 

Author: Stephanie Krueger

Peer Reviewer(s): None

Last Updated: October 28, 2021