Dear Commons Community,

A couple of weeks ago I gave a keynote at Pace University on blended learning and MOOCs.  During the session, a question arose about the exact definition of a MOOC.  In addition to the usual massive open online course definition,  I indicated that the term is open to several definitions.  In an effort to add some levity to the session, I commented that in some neighborhoods of New York, to call someone a “MOOK”  (spelled with  a “K”) was  not a compliment and  could get one into trouble.  I also mentioned that if you wanted to know more about a MOOK in this respect to see the movie, Mean Streets, directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Harvey Keitel and Robert Di Niro.  Low and behold I was just sent a URL for a youtube video showing the MOOK scene in this movie.  It is quite hilarious and worth your time.  It will give you a whole other perspective on the term.

Tony