A Self-Publication Gold Rush?

Greetings,
There was an interesting article in the Chronicle of Higher Education on academics who are taking the self-publishing route:
http://chronicle.com/article/A-Self-Publication-Gold-Rush-/139033/

As time goes by, it's becoming more and more prevalent.  As an emerging publishing format, it appears to be gaining more acceptance.  Until next time, catch me in the library.