English Education using Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)

2016 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 26350332
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Section: 一般
• Research Field: Educational technology
• Research Institution: Kyushu University
• Principal Investigator: Anzai Yayoi 九州大学, 附属図書館, 准教授 (70202778)
• Research Collaborator: UEHARA Fumiko 中央大学 ; MIKUNI Yumiko 成蹊大学 ; HANAOKA Tamiko 青山学院大学 ; SHIMAKAWA Yoichi 慶應大学
• Project Period (FY): 2014-04-01 – 2017-03-31
• Keywords: MOOCs / オープン・エデュケーション / 英語教育 / 遠隔教育 / 社会構成主義

Outline of Final Research Achievements

MOOCs have opened a new door in promoting lifelong learning and quality education around the globe. Besides learning specific knowledge and skills, MOOCs may be useful for English language learners by providing similar opportunities to “study abroad.”　The aim of this research was to find out what learning dimensions are affected when using MOOCs to improve the English proficiency of English learners. After a series of pilot studies and the main study, the results revealed that that there are three dimensions of MOOCs for English learners: Open Learning, Academic Self-efficacy, and Intercultural Communication. These dimensions will be useful in measuring the effects of English language learning with MOOCs. Furthermore, the study suggests teaching strategies based on the empirical studies.

Free Research Field

英語教育、教育工学