Digital scholarship is a shorthand for the intersection of three technology related developments: digital content, networked distribution and open practices. It is when digital, networked and open intersect that transformational practice occurs. In this course, The digital scholar, you will explore the impact of digital technologies on scholarly practice.

The digital scholar is a course which lasts about 8 weeks, with approximately 3 hours' study time each week. You can work through the course at your own pace, so if you have more time one week there is no problem with pushing on to complete another week's study. You can also take as long as you want to complete it.

Course learning outcomes

After studying this course, you should be able to:

- understand what is meant by the term 'digital scholarship'

- recognise Boyer’s scholarship framework

- consider new approaches to research afforded by digital scholarship

- appreciate the influence of the recent MOOC development.