(Of course, I had some for breakfast!)
I saw another blog posting about a Coursera class on Magic in the Middle Ages.
For those that don't know, Coursera is an online MOOC, a Massive Oline Open Classroom. Professors from different universities around the world put up an online classroom to learn various topics. They can be fairly fun and educational. I am a fan. (My second Ph.D. field of study was on how people build communities on learners online). So I signed up.
The course is sponsored by the University of Barcelona ("Universitat de Barcelona") and taught by a team of professors and instructors.
It is a five-week course with video, discussions, reading and quizzes. Now as a college professor myself I HATE quizzes for college age students, but for a MOOC you kinda need them.
The course looks like it is a lot of fun AND it is still open if you want to sign up as well.
https://www.coursera.org/learn/magic-middle-ages
Week 3, Magic to Witchcraft looks like the most fun for me.
The course is $49.00 (less if you have a code) or FREE if you opt for the non-certificate option.
I took the non-certificate choice. I really don't need any continuing education credits anymore.
I think it is going to be great.
