Read:
Blog Post: Hoffman, S.(26 June, 2014). Open source vs. open access (vs. free).
Open Source vs. Open Access (vs. Free)
Eveleth, R. (22 December, 2014). Free access to science research doesn’t benefit everyone.
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2014/12/free-access-to-science-research-doesnt-benefit-everyone/383875/
Review the following sites:
Week 5 Discussion
Prompt:
Complete the readings and the videos for this week. Referring both to the Eveleth article and the video that interviews Michael Eisen (“How Open-Access Journals are Transforming Science”), explain why you think open access journals (in science or other disciplines) are or are not a good idea. No matter which side you support, be sure to address the arguments from your opposition as well. You will not be able to see other student posts this week until after you post your own.
The Directory of Open Access Journals (This site has many different subjects including education, business, science, humanities)
Public Library of Science
Open Library of Humanities
Hybrid Pedagogy (Education) (Not included in above sites
