I observed an online learning environment in Coursera and shared the story with a colleague. The award-winning Social Sciences course titled "A Life of Happiness and Fulfillment" was offered at McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin and the Indian School of Business. Moreover, the course tapped into the validity of our theories about happiness (beyond spirituality) since scientist "have gotten into the act big time." The end goal for students taking this course was not only to understand the science of happiness, but to actually be happier. The story-line with my colleague consisted of how the course included lectures using video and interactive script, live sessions via Skype (plus guest speakers), polling type questions, assignments, discussions and feedback. The assignments were peer-graded.
Rhonda, I would love to know if the participants were happier? I think the saying is true..."we are what we think about" so it stands to reason if we are thinking about happiness, it would lead to being happier. Interesting.
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