Harold, this is a fantastic post. As a knowledge worker, I've had to take responsibility for my own learning in order to stay relevant. Over the past ten years or so I've noticed that knowledge changes, ways in which we learn about that knowledge changes, and how we share the same knowledge certainly changes. Many of these changes are fast paced and it is up to me to keep up with the changes in order to be effective at my job.

MOOC's are an interesting concept and have certainly helped me remain current in the ways of the world and knowledge. I haven't necessarily placed that name on my learning activities in the past, but it does fit. Joining communities, online and off, has helped me create, connect, and collaborate, especially as a knowledge mobilization worker, across the miles. The digital age has been a blessing in that I can now connect with the "rock stars" in my area quite easily and learn directly from the experts. The digital age has, in my opinion, allowed us to learn in ways that work for us. MOOC's are just one way to do it.

I'm currently taking the PKM course and appreciate "professional development in perpetual beta." Keep on creating the content that matters, connecting with your students, and collaborating with the experts that help us all learn.