Tag: Coursera

Week 1 #introphil What is Philosophy? Who knows?

I have really enjoyed the first week of Introduction to Philosophy! The lectures and readings have me thinking, and I am especially impressed with the erudite postings in the discussion board.

February 1, 2013
The day of reckoning has arrived and – I choose … both! #edcmooc #introphil

My two Coursera MOOCs from the University of Edinburgh, Introduction to Philosophy and E-Learning and Digital Cultures, are now open, and they are BOTH fascinating.

January 28, 2013
Looking forward to #edcmooc

I am really looking forward to E-learning and Digital Cultures, my first Coursera course from the University of Edinburgh! I know I will learn a lot from others around the world, and I will be blogging here about my experiences in this new MOOC cyberworld.

January 16, 2013
MOOCs number 4 and 5 – More brain training for “Know Thyself”

I have found a new hobby! Continuing on in Coursera for my fourth and fifth MOOCs, I have registered for two courses starting the end of this month from the University of Edinburgh – Introduction to Philosophy and E-Learning and Digital Cultures. All this in preparation for Know Thyself, a Coursera course by UVa Philosophy…

January 6, 2013
Are we the first OLLI to jump on the MOOC bandwagon?

OLLI at UVa hopes that you will join us for this free online course offered by the University of Virginia. Sign up HERE! “The Delphic Oracle is said to have had two premier injunctions: NOTHING IN EXCESS, and KNOW THYSELF. This course will be an examination of the latter injunction. Our central … via OLLI…

November 8, 2012
My third #MOOC – This time a #Coursera course

MOOCs are perfect for Lifelong Learners who enjoy learning online! I was skeptical at first, but the more I investigate Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), the more convinced I am that this is the way for me to go for lifetime learning! I have experience both as an instructor and as a student in for-credit…

October 29, 2012