Instructions for learners
Welcome to the self-paced Open Access Publishing course designed to empower researchers by teaching them to retain copyright and maximize the impact of their research through open access. This comprehensive course includes a variety of resources such as session plans and interactive activities tailored for individual learning. As you progress, actively engage with the materials and apply what you've learned in practical exercises. To successfully complete the course and earn your certificate, you must pass the final quiz with at least an 80% success rate, ensuring you have mastered the essential concepts and applications of open access publishing. We look forward to your participation and hope you find the course empowering and insightful.
Training Goals
In this session, the learners should be able to:
- Understand the basic concepts and importance of Open Access publishing.
- Identify the different routes of Open Access: Gold, Green, and Diamond.
- Recognize the motivations behind Open Access and its implications for the research community.
Course Structure
The course is structured into three main sections, each lasting approximately 40 minutes:
- Introduction to Open Access: Overview of OA principles and the historical context.
- Exploring OA Routes: Detailed examination of Gold, Green, and Diamond OA, including case studies.
- Author Rights and Benefits: Discussion on how OA enhances visibility and impact of research, along with a guide to managing author rights.
Learning Outcomes
The learners will gain tools to:
- Navigate the landscape of Open Access publishing effectively.
- Make informed decisions about which OA route to choose for their work.
- Utilize their rights as authors to maximize the dissemination and impact of their research.
Prerequisites
Learners are expected to have a basic understanding of academic publishing. Prior knowledge about copyright laws and research dissemination would be beneficial but is not mandatory. This course is designed for beginners in the field of Open Access, so no advanced preparation is required.
