That’s a really energetic start – nice one! Like Sally, I enjoyed the international perspective. Context is critically important – that’s one of the reasons determinism misses the mark, because “it depends…”!

I can see you genuinely are a MOOCaholic (not that there’s anything wrong with that). ocTEL is a bit different from some MOOCs, but I’m sure you’re be able to handle it. It’s also very helpful if “MOOC natives” can show the ropes to, and generally be supportive of, people for whom this may be the first experience of MOOCs, or even of online learning. So please don’t be shy about showing a bit of leadership in the online discussions.

Those are four interesting and challenging questions you’ve framed there. Can you boil each of them down to one concise question/point, do you think? The reason I ask is that, if you can, you may find it easier to remember the questions and let them guide the rest of your explorations in the course.

Also I understand your hesitance about stating your development ambitions, but don’t be shy about reflecting on and revisiting this as the course continues. Cheers!