Designing Successful Open Access and Open Data Policies: Introductory

by David Ball available at https://www.fosteropenscience.eu/node/2081.

Description

This is an introductory course for funders, and comprises:

  • A general introduction to terms and operation of Open Access and Open Data.
  • An exposition of demonstrable advantages of Open Access and Open Data for the funder’s remit.
  • An explanation of the requirements of Horizon 2020 regarding Open Access and Open Data.
  • An exposition of the PASTEUR4OA analysis of characteristics of successful policies and mandates.
  • A guide to developing effective Open Data policies.
  • Examples of successful policies and mandates.
  • Suggested further reading.

Keywords open science open access open data funders policies open access policies open data policies open science policies