E13OO_1: About the Course | Stručna usavršavanja

This e-course explores the concept of openness in higher education and science, highlighting its importance for development. It examines open education and open science, the culture of openness, and relevant national and European policies. Particular attention is given to the importance of open access and data sharing. Through this e-course, you will gain an understanding of the development of open access, the integration of open concepts into strategic documents, and the application of copyright and Creative Commons (CC) licences. The course also explores the use and creation of open educational resources, as well as the openness of scientific data and publications. This e-course is intended for anyone who wishes to understand and apply the principles of openness in education and science. Upon completion, you will be able to explain the importance of open access and actively contribute to a culture of sharing.

This module is a translated version of the original Otvoreno obrazovanje i znanost module in Croatian. Consequently, certain supplementary materials and supporting documents are available only in the Croatian language.
Participants may use free AI-powered translation tools to access the provided materials.

Learning outcomes:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

explain the importance of open access and the exchange and sharing of data
design teaching activities that incorporate open educational resources and open access research data
implement the concepts of open education and open science in institutional strategic documents
link the concept of open access and open educational materials when selecting and using materials for the purpose of continuous professional development
apply open access principles and Creative Commons (CC) licences when using existing materials and creating new, original educational materials
demonstrate how copyrights and licenses are applied to educational materials
connect the concept of open access when working with research data

Have you ever wondered how education and science can be accessible for all? Would you like to learn how to apply the concepts of open education and science at your higher education institution? Through this e-course, you will better understand the concepts of open science and education, enrich your teaching materials, and gain the skills needed to foster a culture of sharing, and empower your research community. Learn how to remove barriers to the accessibility of education and science. We will discuss open science, open research data, and why they are important. Explore how to connect the concept of open access with your own research data, and how to effectively share and openly use materials, while respecting copyright. Learn how to apply CC licenses and open access principles through practical examples. During this course, you will use open educational resources and research data to create educational materials. We will also touch on open distance learning systems and open digital badges. Learn more about open science policies, repositories, and initiatives like the Croatian Science Cloud. We've saved the most important topic for last: strategic planning for open access. You will acquire the skills needed to create a clear and actionable open access strategy. This includes development and implementation, and the promotion of open science and education at your institution. Join us and transform how you create, share, and use knowledge!

Number of ECTS credits: 3

Expected participant workload: 75 hours in total, including the following per module

Introduction to the course: 30 minutes
The concept of openness and the development of open access: 9 hours 30 minutes
Open scientific publications and research data: 4 hours 5 minutes
Copyright and licences: 15 hours 4 minutes
Open education: 19 hours 9 minutes
Open science: 11 hours 55 minutes
Implementation of open education and science concepts in institutional strategic documents: 13 hours 57 minutes
Course conclusion: 57 minutes