The University of Alberta, in partnership with Parks Canada and the Alpine Club of Canada, will offer what is reportedly the world’s first MOOC in interdisciplinary mountain studies. The course will consist of “a highly interactive series of 12 video chapters” focusing on a variety of themes that will include quizzes, tests, and exercises throughout the chapters. The MOOC will be made available at a fee for university credit, or for free online. Executive Director of mountain parks for Parks Canada, Pat Thomsen explains: “Using real-life examples from Parks Canada, this MOOC provides participants, whether at home, school or work, with a valuable opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the parks’ mountain environments.”
uAlberta | Edmonton Journal