FreshEd #388 – The State of Publishing in Education Research (Gustavo Fischman)
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The Evolution of Academic Publishing in Education Research
This chapter examines the dramatic increase in submissions to education research journals, particularly the contrast between open access and traditional publishing models. It highlights the pressures on scholars to publish, the business strategies of major publishing companies, and the impact of university rankings on research dissemination. Furthermore, it critiques the exploitative nature of the publishing industry, focusing on the unpaid labor of peer reviewers and the financial strain on academic institutions.
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