Creative Commons for Educators and Librarians

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Book Synopsis: The figures are eye-opening: more than 1.6 billion works on 9 million websites are licensed under Creative Commons (CC). These materials constitute an extraordinarily rich repository for teaching, learning, sharing, and creative reuse. Knowing your way around CC will help you make the most of the Open Access (OA) and open educational resources (OER) movements. This book represents the first-ever print complement to the CC Certificate program, providing in-depth coverage of CC licenses, open practices, and the ethos of the Commons. Inside readers will find guidance on

the layers and elements of CC licenses, with clear explanations on how they interact;
reusing, revising, and remixing;
how to acknowledge the underlying work in a remix;
techniques for locating works in the public domain and communicating their value;
supporting learners' access to a wide array of open knowledge resources in primary, secondary, and higher education;
assessing institutional policies for open education, plus advice on revising these policies;
ways to adapt existing openly licensed materials in order to keep your institution's knowledge base relevant and up to date;
how to meet the open licensing requirements increasingly present in government and foundation grants and contracts; and
hundreds of authoritative resources for additional learning.

This book is published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license; digital versions are available for download at Creative Commons web page Certificate Resources (CC BY).

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Are you an educator or librarian looking to make the most of Creative Commons (CC) licenses and open educational resources (OER)? Look no further than our book, "Creative Commons for Educators and Librarians"! With over 1.6 billion works on 9 million websites licensed under CC, there is an extraordinary wealth of materials available for teaching, learning, sharing, and creative reuse. This book is the perfect complement to the CC Certificate program, offering in-depth coverage of CC licenses, open practices, and the ethos of the Commons.

Inside, you'll find invaluable guidance on how to navigate the layers and elements of CC licenses, along with clear explanations on how they interact. You'll also discover techniques for reusing, revising, and remixing content, ensuring that you can fully unleash your creativity while still acknowledging the original work. Worried about finding works in the public domain? We've got you covered with tips on locating and communicating their value.

Not only that, but this book provides essential knowledge for supporting learners of all ages. Whether you're in primary, secondary, or higher education, you'll gain insights on how to give students access to a wide array of open knowledge resources. We also dive into the world of institutional policies for open education and offer valuable advice on revising them to keep your institution's knowledge base relevant and up to date.

Additionally, we cover the important topic of meeting open licensing requirements found in government and foundation grants and contracts. Stay ahead of the game by understanding the obligations and opportunities that arise from open licensing.

With hundreds of authoritative resources for further learning, "Creative Commons for Educators and Librarians" is your go-to guide for navigating the world of CC licenses and open educational resources. Get your copy today and unlock endless possibilities for teaching, learning, and creativity!

Click here to access the digital versions of "Creative Commons for Educators and Librarians" at the Creative Commons web page Certificate Resources (CC BY).

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