Investigating the Open Access Experience of Lecturers during Their Teaching from Home

Abstract

Open access has become an essential component of spreading and sharing scholarly knowledge. It has become a significant alternative to traditional publishing options. This is because scholarly works such as journal articles, that are available via open access channels, are more likely to be read by the research community. This research investigate how lecturers use open access information to during their online teaching. A qualitative approach will be employed which includes interviews with Humanities Faculty lecturers. The approach is used to explore, interpret and report on the lived experiences of lecturers and to offer insights into their use of using open access information during their teaching from home.