What is Science 2.0, Open Science, open research, open access, young scholars about?
In the MOOC “Science 2.0 and open research methods” young scientists learn to use social web technologies and online communities as research tools: to build networks, discuss findings and collaborate with scientists across disciplinary, cultural and geographical boundaries. They will understand that the use of social technologies in the context of movements such as Creative Commons offers completely new possibilities to publish, share, discuss and reproduce scientific knowledge and data. Mastering these social technologies and web-based tools will enable them to create scientific innovations and make scientific knowledge available to a wider public.
What do you learn in this course?
After finishing this MOOC you will...
- understand the concepts of Science 2.0 and Open Science
- understand the benefits of open research methods
- get a broad overview about ways to make your research more open
How is the course structured?
In the MOOC “Science 2.0 and open research methods” young scientists learn to use social web technologies and online communities as research tools: to build networks, discuss findings and collaborate with scientists across disciplinary, cultural and geographical boundaries. They will understand that the use of social technologies in the context of movements such as Creative Commons offers completely new possibilities to publish, share, discuss and reproduce scientific knowledge and data. Mastering these social technologies and web-based tools will enable them to create scientific innovations and make scientific knowledge available to a wider public.