A discussion of MOOCs and new developments in online education, and their impact on mathematical research, teaching, and education throughout the world. This session will be held in conjunction with the “How Can We Teach Better” panel/round table to be organized by ICMI.
Moderator: James Davenport, University of Bath, UK
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The panel will discuss current issues in mathematical publishing, including such topics as journal rankings and metrics, open access, publishing costs and ethics, the Cost of Knowledge boycott, new models of publishing, epijournals, and related developments.
Moderator: Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, European Research Council, Belgium
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A presentation and discussion of the World Digital Mathematics Library, covering recent initiatives funded by the Sloan Foundation, including a workshop at the National Academy of Sciences in 2012, a Report issued by the National Research Council in March, 2014, and future prospects.
Moderator: Peter Olver, University of Minnesota, USA
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MSRI Workshop on the World Digital Mathematical Library (2005)
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