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    Open Education, Copyright and Open Licensing (developed by OER Foundation)

    English | 6 weeks

    Self-paced
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    Unlock the Power of Open Education

    Perfect for:

    Academics, Centre staff, and postgraduate students who want to harness open education while confidently navigating copyright and open licensing in a digital age.

    What You’ll Learn:

    Over six weeks, this self-paced course will guide you to:

    • Understand why open matters for learning in today’s digital world
    • Define Open Educational Resources (OER) and their role in solving real-world challenges
    • Gain practical knowledge of copyright rights, protections, exceptions, and transfer
    • Apply and interpret Public Domain and Creative Commons licenses
    • Explore remix compatibility for creating derivative works legally

    Hands-On Learning:

    This course combines theory with practice with interactive resources and challenges to test your understanding and a “Remix Game” to apply open licensing principles in creative, practical ways.

    Course Format:

    Fully self-paced unless advertised as a facilitated module.

    Approx. 30-35 hours self-paced learning

    Live Zoom sessions:

    none (only offered when advertised as facilitated)

    Target group:

    Academics, Centre staff, and postgraduate students

    Learning Outcomes:

    • Discuss the significance of open practices in education
    • Confidently define and apply the concept of OER
    • Navigate copyright in a digital world with clarity
    • Use and explain Creative Commons licenses and remix rules
    • Apply open licensing knowledge to create and share learning resources

    Requirements:

    An internet connection, basic web browsing skills and a willingness to engage with open resources and apply them in your own teaching, research, or study practice.

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    Open Education, Copyright and Open Licensing (developed by OER Foundation)






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      University of Applied Sciences Kehl
      Kehl Institute of Applied Research (KIAF)
      Projects International Cooperation and Development

      Kinzigallee 1, D- 77694 Kehl
      +49 7851 894143
      https://www.hs-kehl.de/

      Contact: digiface[at]hs-kehl.de

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