4 Discussion questions
The ecosystem of academic publishing is integral to the work of both Open Education and Open Access. Navigating these roles means navigating the complex relationships between educational institutions, researchers, educators, students, and publishers. A good starting point for thinking about these relationships is to reflect on your experiences with them.
If you want some reading to get you going, you might consider a chapter from the following text:
- Blessinger, P., & Bliss, T. (Eds.). (2016). Open Education: International Perspectives in Higher Education (1st ed.). Open Book Publishers.
- Or, select any of the linked sources and articles from the module.
Describe your experiences with academic publishing. This could be in school, in your career, or both.
- What do you see as the major issues in this area?
- How have they affected you, professionally or personally?
- Do you foresee these issues being important for your career?
- Do you foresee these issues being essential for your career?
