ϳԹ will offer a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) titled “Designing Your Personal Weight Loss Plan.” Created by Mary Beth Kavanagh, senior instructor and director of bachelor’s/master’s education in the Department of Nutrition, the project-based online course walks learners through creating their own personalized weight loss plan.
“Participants will work through all aspects of creating a weight loss plan, including nutrition, exercise, grocery shopping and behavior change,” Kavanagh said.
The MOOC will provide ϳԹ and the university’s School of Medicine worldwide exposure: MOOCs are designed to reach thousands, even tens of thousands, of learners throughout the world.
The “Designing Your Personal Weight Loss Plan” course includes two lessons a week over a five-week period. Access the MOOC through Coursera at . Users will need to create an account at .
