Open Science Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) aim to promote open science practices among researchers. Courses include “Open Science: Sharing Your Research with the World” by TU Delft, “Open Science MOOC” by the University of Groningen, and the general “Open Science MOOC” platform. They cover topics such as open data management, open access publishing, and citizen science.
Open Science Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)s

Abstract
Overview
Copy link to OverviewCountry | Netherlands |
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Annual Budget | n/a |
Responsible organisation(s) | Academic cooperation |
Target group(s) | Researchers, students, and academic professionals. |
Policy instrument type | Online courses and educational resources. |
Background
Copy link to BackgroundDeveloped by leading Dutch universities and open science advocates to support the global movement towards more transparent and accessible research.
Objective(s)
Copy link to Objective(s)To educate researchers on the principles and practices of open science, enhancing the visibility and impact of their research.
Public access URL
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Copy link to All tags- International Co-operation
- Netherlands
- Academic cooperation
- Established researchers
- Higher education institutes
- Public research institutes
- Research support staff
- Private R&D
- Academic societies academics
- Junior researchers
- Students
- Fellowships and postgraduate loans and scholarships
- International coordinated capacity-building
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