Linda Enghagen
Professor,
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Five Legal Considerations When Thinking about MOOCs
Tuesday, March 25, 2014 | 3:00PM–3:50PM | Room 553
Session Type:
Professional Development
This presentation will examine five of the most important legal considerations institutions and faculty members encounter when contemplating participation in MOOCs. Among those examined will be some of the issues in relation to the terms and conditions of the contract between institutions and commercial platform providers, copyrights, privacy, and disability compliance.
OBJECTIVES: Understand the significance of the terms and conditions of the contract with the platform provider * Understand that MOOCs raise copyright questions for both faculty members and students * Understand that student privacy issues such as FERPA must be addressed * Understand that compliance with applicable disability laws is a consideration