The Open Access module offers a comprehensive insight into various aspects of Open Access.

Module objectives:

• Understanding the basics of copyright law in the context of Open Access
• Knowledge of the various licensing models and their application
• Ability to analyse and evaluate publishing contracts with regard to copyright issues
• Awareness of the importance of Open Access policies

Contents:

• Introduction to copyright law: fundamentals and relevance
• Publishing contracts: analysis and negotiation of copyright clauses
• Creative Commons (CC) licences: types, application, advantages
• Open access policies: definition, significance and implementation
• Practical application: case studies and examples

Language: German