As part of open-access.network, we have designed a series of online courses on the topic of open access in German and English. The self-study courses are provided via the TOERN (TIB) platform. After completing a course, participants can receive a PDF certificate. To do so, they must create an account and enrol in a course. However, it is also possible to view the content directly via guest access.
Understanding Creative Commons
This course “Understanding Creative Commons” focuses on Creative Commons licenses in the context of scholar publishing processes. The aim of the course is to develop an understanding of the benefits, applications, and implications for both creators and users of a licensed publication.
Open Access Publishing for Doctoral Students
The course “Open Access Publishing for Doctoral Students” you will discover the advantages of open access publishing, how different types of dissertations differ, and what you need to consider when publishing.
Predatory Journals: Identify, Avoid, and Publish Safely
In the online course “Predatory Journals: Identify, Avoid, and Publish Safely”, you will learn how to identify questionable academic journals and make informed decisions when choosing where to publish. The course introduces the fundamentals of predatory publishing, highlights common warning signs, and presents practical tools and checklists for safe publishing. It also addresses potential risks and outlines what to do if you have unintentionally published in a predatory journal.
Open Access for beginners
This course is only available in German. “Open Access für Einsteiger*innen”
Priorities for editors of an open-access Journal
This course is only available in German. “Aufgaben für Herausgebende einer Open-Access-Zeitschrift”
Accessibility for publication platforms
This course is only available in German. “Barrierefreiheit für Publikationsplattformen”
Establishing an open access repository
This course is only available in German. “Ein Open-Access-Repositorium aufbauen”
Hosting an open access repository
This course is only available in German. “Ein Open-Access-Repositorium betreiben”
Legal guidelines for editors
This course is only available in German. “Rechtliche Grundlagen für Herausgebende”.