MOOC and Blended Learning

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Approx. 5 hours to complete

Course Summary

This course explores the concept of blended learning, which combines traditional classroom teaching and online learning, and provides practical tips on designing and implementing a successful blended learning program.

Key Learning Points

  • Understand the benefits and challenges of blended learning
  • Learn how to design and implement a successful blended learning program
  • Explore different models of blended learning and their applications

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Learning Outcomes

  • Design a blended learning program for your organization
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of a blended learning program
  • Apply best practices in blended learning to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic knowledge of learning management systems
  • Access to an online learning platform

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Self-paced
  • Online
  • Video lectures
  • Peer assessments

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  • Professor of Psychology and Education
  • Professor of Instructional Systems Technology

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Description

The development of online education has brought opportunities and challenges for traditional teaching and learning. Nowadays it’s very important to learn about online education, which can help us study better and more easily.

Outline

  • Chapter I What is Online Education?
  • 1.1.1 Online Education Brings the “New Classroom in the E-era”
  • 1.1.2 Opinions of Teachers and Students
  • 1.1.3 Characteristics of Online Education in China
  • 1.2.1 Conceptual Interpretation
  • 1.2.2 Development of Educational Technology
  • 1.2.3 The Five-Element Model of Online Education
  • 1.3.1 Opportunities
  • 1.3.2 Challenges
  • 1.4.1 Development in the 20th Century
  • 1.4.2 Development in the 21st Century
  • 1.4.3 Three Key Elements of Online Courses
  • 1.4.4 Virtual Education Organizations
  • 1.5 Internal Systems and External Relations of Courses
  • Chapter II Why Should We Engage in Online Education?
  • 2.1 Educational Changes Brought by the Digital Age
  • 2.2.1 Development of Educational Needs
  • 2.2.2 Learning Styles and Learning Types
  • 2.2.3 Multimodal Data Analysis of Students' Learning Behaviors and Needs
  • 2.2.4 Educational Objectives
  • 2.2.5 Expanding Learning Time and Space and Promoting Deeper Learning
  • 2.2.6 Autonomous Learning System Cases
  • 2.3 Online Education Helps Teachers' Development
  • 2.4 Why Should Schools and the Country Engage in Online Education?
  • Chapter III Online Education in Colleges and Universities
  • 3.1.1 Current Situation
  • 3.1.2 Platforms and Alliances
  • 3.2 All Types of Teachers Can Benefit from Blended Teaching
  • 3.3.1 Current Problems in Teaching
  • 3.3.2 Benefits of Teachers and Students
  • 3.4.1 Key Point 1
  • 3.4.2 Key Point 2
  • 3.4.3 Key Point 3
  • 3.4.4 Misunderstandings Part 1
  • 3.4.5 Misunderstandings Part 2
  • 3.5.1 Overview
  • 3.5.2 Birth of the Rain Classroom
  • 3.5.3 Rain Classroom Functions
  • 3.5.4 Classroom Teaching Needs Rain Classroom
  • 3.5.5 Rain Classroom Solves the Problem of Limited Face-to-Face Teaching Time
  • 3.5.6 Rain Classroom Solves the Learning Problem Before Class, in Class and After Class
  • 3.5.7 Key Points in the Design of Pre-Class, In-Class and After-Class Rain Courseware
  • Chapter IV The Future of Online Education
  • 4.1 Vision of Online Education in Practice (1) Innovation of Education
  • 4.2 Innovation in Education Practice (2) Education Technology and Policy
  • 4.3 Hotspot and Trends of Education Theories
  • Chapter V Case Studies for Teaching Online
  • 5.1.1 How to Create a MOOC and Usage Tips (Part 1)
  • 5.1.2 How to Create a MOOC and Usage Tips (Part 2)
  • 5.2.1 Teaching Philosophies and Key Parts of Blended Teaching
  • 5.2.2 An Example of a Specific Chapter
  • 5.3.1 Blended Teaching Design Tips
  • 5.3.2 Teaching Design for the "University" Unit
  • 5.4.1 A Completely Flipped Classroom for a Small Class
  • 5.4.2 A Partially Flipped Classroom for a Large Class
  • 5.5 A Case Study of Zheng Li's Teaching Approaches for "C++ Program Design": Rain Courseware Examples and Instructional Tips on Campus
  • Final Exam

Summary of User Reviews

Discover the benefits of blended learning with this MOOC course on Coursera. Students praise the course for its hands-on approach to teaching and its ability to cater to different learning styles. However, some have criticized the course for lacking in-depth discussions and not providing enough opportunities for peer interaction.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Hands-on approach to teaching

Pros from User Reviews

  • Course is well-structured and easy to follow
  • Instructors are knowledgeable and engaging
  • Provides a mix of online and offline learning experiences
  • Offers practical tips and strategies for implementing blended learning in the classroom

Cons from User Reviews

  • Limited opportunities for peer interaction and collaboration
  • Some topics are not discussed in enough depth
  • May not be suitable for those with limited prior knowledge of blended learning
  • Some students have reported technical difficulties accessing course materials
  • Quizzes and assignments can be challenging for some learners
Chinese (Simplified)
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Approx. 5 hours to complete
Shijie Yu
Tsinghua University
Coursera

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