Commons-based Cases in EM

Commons based cases (the cases that we know will appear in the right part of the quadrants)

Identify cases
Correlate them with their main outputs (Data. Narratives. Tools)
How and in what extent they are “experimenting” or “adopting” commons-based approach. Are they adopting OA policies, for instance? Are they adopting Social Responsible License approaches?
Identify these cases and treat them as entities that will also be placed in our mapping device (the quadrants)
Identify what actors are participating on this and what actors are just observers (Use the questionnaire to guide your research when appropriate - Carol will select specific relevant and helpful questions)

Cases

Main Outputs: narratives, tools (as modularized EM such as suggested by Benkler (2005, 7))
- "Connexions boasts over 4000 modules, more than 220 courses or books, approximately 550,000 users (96% non Rice University), 2000 author accounts, and approximately 200,000 hits per day from 198 countries." (Burrus 2007, 21)
- "It is now being used to supply the only text book for the introductory electrical engineering course at Rice, where a 300-page book written by Prof. Don Johnson can be purchased online through Connexions from QOOP for $20." (Burrus 2007, 22)
- Tools: with National Instruments, "interactive applets for embedded demos and labs" (Burrus 2007, 22)
Extent of Commons-based Approach
Adoption of OA Policies
- "The use of Connexions is free to anyone who has Internet access. The cost to develop Connexions is being paid by generous individuals, institutions, and foundations." ("FAQ" n.d.)
- Self-identify as "OER" ("FAQ" n.d.)
Adoption of Socially Responsible Licenses
- Uses Creative Commons Attribution license ("FAQ" n.d.)
  - Supported by the Site User Agreement
Quadrant Mapping
Participating Actors
- Rice University
- William and Flora Hewlett Foundation (funding)
- Teachers without Borders
- UNESCO
- QOOP (on-demand printing)
- National Instruments
Observing Actors

JUST STARTED
Main Outputs: narratives, tools
- Narratives: Various course materials in the form of syllabi, coursework, videos
- Tools: Virtual university (courses potentially hosted in Second Life)
Extent of Commons-based Approach
Adoption of OA Policies
- Completely open and free access to "courses"
- Aspires to be degree granting
Adoption of Socially Responsible Licenses
- Wikia uses GFDL
Quadrant Mapping
Participating Actors
- Scott MacLeod
- Founder, main contact
  - Taught "Society and Information Technology" (http://socinfotech.pbwiki.com) on Berkman Island in Second Life (fall, spring and summer of 2007-2008)
Observing Actors