REVIEW OF THE BOOK “OPEN EDUCATION AND OPEN SCIENCE: TRAINING HANDBOOK FOR LECTURERS AND RESEARCHERS”

Abstract: “This article introduces the first kind of handbook for Vietnamese lecturers and researchers on the  practices  of  openness  in  education  and  academic  publishing, Nguyen,  L.C.,  Vu,  N.Q.D.,  Phan, T.T.T, and Pham, H. (2023). Open education and open science: Training handbook for lecturers and researchers,Vietnam national university -Hanoi andQuang Van books. The handbook, jointly written by four experienced Vietnamese researchers, not only explores an important trend in academia but also  presents  detailed  guidelines  and  examples  concerning  a  host  of  topics,e.g., licensing  rights, attribution, citation, open resources, and open access options. The authors arecareful in explaining a number of important legal terms, such as the different Creative Commons (CC) licenses, and best practices in academia, including ways to integrate open teaching materials into current classrooms while  also  teaching  students  about  copyrights  and  privacy.  Illustrated  with  diagrams,  tables,  and various step-by-step screenshots, the handbook is a valuable contribution to the research community in Vietnam. As the goal of the open education and science movement is to make the entire teaching, learning,and  research  life  cycle  freely  accessible  to  everyone,  from  academics  to  laypersons,  this book helps us better understand what the new resources are and how we can make the best of them.”