Online Citizen Science and the Widening of Academia - Distributed Engagement with Research and Knowledge Production (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)

This book examines the increasing popularity of online citizen science projects arising from developments in ICT and rapid improvements in data storage and generation. As these new technologies allow for much higher levels of participation, collaboration and interaction, the author explores what online citizen science projects reveal about the 'democratisation' of science and distributed engagement with authentic research. Analysing the wider appeal of these projects as well as their potential for informal science learning and creating communities of practice, this book asks whether 'citizen' and 'researcher' will ever be on equal footing. Drawn from years of mixed-methods research, this volume sheds light on this under-researched subject area despite its recent growth and enormous potential. It is sure to be of interest to students and scholars of democratised knowledge, citizen science and online learning, as well as those already involved in citizen science.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Palgrave Studies in Alternative Education
Release date:	April 2018
First published:	2018
Authors:	Vickie Curtis
Dimensions:	210 x 148mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	194
Edition:	1st ed. 2018
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-77663-7
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Organization & management of education > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Educational resources & technology > General
LSN:	3-319-77663-0
Barcode:	9783319776637

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