Generally, the same factors apply for selecting an Open Access journal as when choosing a traditional journal to publish your article.
There are a few resources specifically for Open Access journals that you may also consult:
- Check if the journal is included in the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). Journals included in the DOAJ must exercise quality control on submitted papers and meet a number of other selection criteria.
- Check if the journal's publisher is a member of the Open Access Scholarly Publisher's Association (OASPA), or if the journal adheres to the OASPA Professional Code of Conduct.
- Evaluate how well the journal meets the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing, a list of criteria developed jointly by the DOAJ, OASPA, the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), and the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME).
Note: To comply with the Horizon 2020 Open Access mandate you have to deposit your publications in an open access repository, even when choosing to publish in an open access journal.