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Open art: MOOCs, copyright and the art librarian

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 June 2016

Megan Deacon  and
Linda Kalejs
Megan Deacon*
Affiliation:
Monash University Library, Law Library, Wellington Road, Clayton, Victoria 3800 Australia, Phone: +61 3 990 55732
Linda Kalejs*
Affiliation:
Monash University Library, 900 Dandenong Road, Caulfield East Victoria 3145 Australia, Phone: +61 3 990 32536,
*
[Corresponding Author], Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
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Abstract

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have transformed the Higher Education sector world-wide, educating diverse audiences through Open Access content and resources. Very few have been integrated into the museum experience; however there is signifi cant potential for MOOCs to revolutionise access to the collections of art museums and galleries. This article presents empirical evidence drawing from a review of literature, and provides a case study into copyright challenges encountered using art images and video in a MOOC environment. Specific examples have been selected from the FutureLearn/ Monash University Creative Coding MOOC launched in June 2014, discussing the role that an Art Librarian plays in this process. This will be of interest to a broader museum and gallery audience, embarking on provision of online educative programs for users.

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Research Article
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Art Libraries Journal , Volume 40 , Issue 4: The role of the art librarian in the Open Access movement: Special Issue , 2015 , pp. 20 - 25
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Copyright © The Art Libraries Society 2015

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