2015, Page 8

Pic 1 This topic on 'should online content be free' has been a very thought provoking one and it is only fitting it is the last topic. I truly have learnt a lot upon researching on this topic and reading multiple viewpoints from my current peers & last year's students'. Continue reading →

Source: Giphy Are you in favour of an open or closed access? I believe that it solely depends on the interest and intention of the individual himself/herself. If the objective is to gain publicity, he/she should go for open access. However, if it is to generate revenue, closed access may be a wiser option. While reading different viewpoints, I came across an interesting point from Anna Kent-Muller’s blog. Open access reduces piracy issues in the music industry. Continue reading →

Why do people want to provide materials for free over the internet, and why don’t the others do that? Different views were shared in many discussions on why, what, and who are they doing it for. “It is for the sake of education” some said, “to generate more revenue” some argued. Source: The Awkward Agent Publishers are reluctant to adopt open access modes of publication due to the massive profits that they can gain from subscription models. Continue reading →

While doing research, I chanced upon this [article]. As marketing students, I think it is absolutely beneficial to know more about web content producers and their job scope. A web content producer is a hybrid position that combines aspects of journalism, design and marketing (Deahl R., 2015). Those who are interested in being a web content producer should read the following article:Deahl R. Continue reading →

While doing research, I chanced upon this [article]. As marketing students, I think it is absolutely beneficial to know more about web content producers and their job scope. A web content producer is a hybrid position that combines aspects of journalism, design and marketing (Deahl R., 2015). Those who are interested in being a web content producer should read the following article:Deahl R. Continue reading →

Food for thought: “Are you learning anywhere, and at all times?” I’ve never thought about how Open Access benefits us in terms of Informal Learning, till I read Patrick’s post. Just like the example he gave, we have to continuously upgrade our skills and knowledge in this rapidly changing technological environment, in order to stay ahead of the competition. Continue reading →

(Source: Google Images) . Comment 1: Jasmine Tan Comment 2: Andrea Mensono . In my previous post, I discussed the need for information to be freely available in order to advance the impartation of education and societal progress. I also wrote on the various reasons why content producers need to establish a paywall. I came to the conclusion that we can’t have the best of both worlds in the current times. Continue reading →

I have never thought I have taken open access to online materials for granted before reading the advantages and disadvantages of this topic. Nicole’s post mentioned that copyrights issues is one huge issue that deters content producer from providing free content. The lack of initial payment as well as the risk of plagiarism, misrepresentation, misuse, and misquoting demotivates authors to provide free content. Continue reading →