tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post2488649718616037402..comments2024-03-27T22:25:42.129-05:00Comments on Reading the Past: Bits and pieces: contest winners, and new historical fiction courseSarah Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-89687099995587013762013-08-28T11:19:51.867-05:002013-08-28T11:19:51.867-05:00Hi Beth - I know, this could be a very large group...Hi Beth - I know, this could be a very large group! I've never actually taken an online course - I graduated before they became so popular and prevalent - so this will be a learning experience for me in several ways. And thanks! See you in class :)Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-64426094200823048072013-08-28T09:39:15.160-05:002013-08-28T09:39:15.160-05:00Thanks for posting these. I've already signed ...Thanks for posting these. I've already signed up for the Coursera class on historical fiction. It begins in October with how many others? Potentially thousands! But the opening video and syllabus invites the reader right into the genre of historical fiction delightfully -- as does your blog!Beth Camphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12682622561621269515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-37332176672374725522013-08-20T15:34:53.824-05:002013-08-20T15:34:53.824-05:00I've never worked with a MOOC either and am lo...I've never worked with a MOOC either and am looking forward to seeing how it works. It should be fun. From the syllabus, there'll be discussion boards and other places to meet up online.<br />Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-89867408652192595572013-08-20T13:30:18.280-05:002013-08-20T13:30:18.280-05:00I've heard of MOOC but have never done it. Is ...I've heard of MOOC but have never done it. Is there a blog where participants can "talk" to each other?<br /><br />More and more, in a busy world, people who love to read are instant "classmates" wherever they meet.Shelleyhttp://dustbowlstory.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com