Open access textbook publishing

Increasingly authors choose the open access model for their book publication as it makes their work more visible and discoverable.

All our open access publications adhere to the high standards expected of all Springer Nature titles, with the same rigorous peer-review process.

  • Free for readers to access
  • Reach 61% more countries
  • 2.4x more citations
  • 10x more downloads
  • 10x more online mentions

It's free to publish a paid-for book, but there are fees to cover the cost of open access publishing, which can be which can be covered by a funder or institution. Learn more ...

Watch this video (01:54) to find out how you can get more impact for your book

Guide to open access book publishing

Get answers on questions such as: What are the benefits of publishing an OA book? How does it work? How can I get funding? What services will I get from the publisher?


Download author guides:

Springer OA book guide
(PDF, 2.08 MB)
Palgrave OA book guide
(PDF, 1.71 MB)