Open Access

Open Access

Integrating Open Source Technology and Open Access Literature Into Technology Based Degrees, the Law and other Social Sciences

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are a new phenomenon of course delivery for students, faculty, and administrators to use. As this technology continues to grow in the short term it is essential to develop a method in which Open Source Software (OSS), open source technologies, and open access literature can be incorporated to strengthen the MOOC environment. Strengthening the MOOC environment can be used as a method to increase retention as well as increase enrollment in higher education. As Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programs are going online it is imperative that the tools meet the demands of today's marketplace. this topic provides insights on these open technology solutions so that current and future MOOCs can be enhanced with little to no cost added.[1]

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  1. Maurice Dawson, Sharon L Burton, Dustin Bessette, Jorja Wright, “Integrating Open Source Technology and Open Access Literature into Technology Based Degrees” (Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, 4th Edition, Information Resources Management Association, 2018)

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