Open Access and Scholarly Communications in Education

Session Submission Type: Invited Session

Abstract

Open Access models of scholarly communication have profoundly altered academic practices and increased the visibility of educational research globally. At the same time the concerns about the quality and “sustainability” of Open Access journals in education are also increasing. This session will analyze some of the alternatives that are being used in the field to address the issue of “sustainability” of OA scholarly journals in education.

Sub Unit

• SIG-Communication of Research

Papers

• Education Scholars’ Perceptions and Practices Toward Open Access Publishing - Lori Michelle Ellingford, University of Phoenix

• Could AERA Do More to Advance the Communication of Research? - John M. Willinsky, Stanford University

• How Sustainable Are Open Access Journals in Education? The Case of Education Policy Analysis Archives - Gustavo E. Fischman, Arizona State University