First Digital Object Identifier (DOI) assigned to online course resulting from research project

NAU, the digital service of the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), developed by FCCN, has assigned the first DOI(Digital Object Identifier) to a MOOC(Massive Open Online Course ) resulting from a research project.

The training that received the distinction was developed by the Institute of Medieval Studies (IEM), a research unit linked to NOVA FCSH, and is called "Portugal in the Middle Ages: a kingdom with democratic municipalities and without cities?". This online course attracted more than 2,400 subscribers, spread across America, Africa, Europe and Asia, from 25 countries and with an approval rate of 28%, which exceeded that predicted in scientific studies.

The DOI(Digital Object Identifier) is a unique digital identifier that guarantees permanent reference to documents or digital objects, regardless of any changes to the links. Widely used in scientific publications, the DOI facilitates citation, access and traceability of content, promoting academic collaboration and contributing to the appreciation and reputation of authors.

Producing a MOOC based on a research project is an effective strategy for broadening scientific dissemination and increasing the impact of the results obtained. By reaching a wide and diverse audience, they promote open science, transparency and accessibility to knowledge.

This strategy is also a way of meeting funding requirements related to public dissemination and guarantees the sustainability of the results, which remain available in the long term. When associated with a DOI, the contents of the MOOC also become easily citable and recognizable, contributing to the visibility of the researchers involved and the institution with which they are affiliated.

NAU, FCT's digital service, is co-funded by Investment RE-C05-i08 "Ciência Mais Digital" of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR).