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The OPEN Movements

The basics of the 'Open' philosophy and its varied sub-movements. Plus, relevent resources from the Whittemore Library.

'OPEN' DEFINED

The open movement seeks to work towards solutions of many of the world’s most pressing problems in a spirit of transparency, collaboration, re-use and free access. It encompasses open data, open government, open development, open science and much more. Participatory processes, sharing of knowledge and outputs and open source software are among its key tools.

- Open Data Handbook

'Open Cultures' by Katja Mayer is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license

Explainer: what is the open movement?
Short article from The Conversation.
Open: The Philosophy and Practices that are Revolutionizing Education and Science (Book)
Shares the stories, motives, insights, and practical tips from global leaders in the open movement.

Selected Books from the Whittemore Library about the Open Movements

Open Praxis, Open Access: Digital Scholarship In Action by Darren Chase; Dana Haugh
ISBN: 9780838918678
Publication Date: 2020
This collection brings together librarians, scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and thinkers to take measure of the open access movement.