MOOCs Now by Susan W. Alman

Author:Susan W. Alman
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: ABC-CLIO

Although the TEACH Act was meant to allow the use of copyrighted materials “in support of distance learning initiatives,” the law became quite limited in its use (Wessel 2013). As a result of its numerous limitations, the TEACH Act may not be the best approach to justifying the use of copyright-protected materials in MOOCs, making it less desirable to MOOC providers (Kenneally 2015).

These additional laws sought to provide clearer guidelines and to balance the varying interests of intellectual property rights holders and online learning courses, providers, and participants, but failed to provide sufficient measures. Moreover, the course platform provider may have specific rules regarding intellectual property rights. When developing a MOOC, it is, therefore, imperative to understand the current copyright laws, as well as the interpretations commonly adhered to by the courts, governing authorities, and relevant communities. Individual contracts between the offering school, staff, and platform provider should also be scrutinized on a case-by-case basis to protect all interested parties. Likewise, keeping detailed notes of one’s analyses and considerations when creating a MOOC course could prove beneficial if questions or disputes arise regarding applicable copyright issues. For more tips, you can review the complete list of best practices previously mentioned in this chapter and consult the following Resource List.

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