OA business models have been at the forefront of discussion the publishing community in recent years, and now in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic there is increased pressure on pricing. With diverse open access agreements, APCs/BPCs and other models often coming at a premium to institutions and funders, how will the market respond? Will the pandemic mean further acceleration towards OA or will progress stall – and how does this differ by region, subject area and types of publication?
In this session we will focus on what the impact will be for OA business models, discuss changes that have already taken place as a result of our current reality, and the potential legacy that the pandemic may have.
