Springer Open Choice uptake affects 2011 journal pricing
Connotea Imports 2012-07-31
Summary:
"Springer has analyzed the uptake of its open access option Open Choice for articles published in 2009 and is pleased to share its impact on 2011 pricing....A detailed analysis of the Open Choice articles published in 2009 showed that over 30 journals published a significant share of paid open access articles in 2009. This will be reflected in these journals’ 2011 subscription prices...." [PS: The announcement does not say which journals will have their prices adjusted, by how much, or according to what algorithm.]