An Innovative English Teaching Mode Based on Massive Open Online Course and Google Collaboration Platform

• Published in: International journal of emerging technologies in learning 2019-01, Vol.14 (15), p.182
• Main Authors: Liang, Xiufang, Pang, Jin
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Collaboration; Educational Practices; English Instruction; Learning; Online Courses; Second Language Learning; Teaching methods; Team Teaching
• ISSN: 1863-0383; 1863-0383
• DOI: 10.3991/ijet.v14i15.11148

The web-based collaborative teaching mode is the key to reforming the teaching mode and developing the teaching practice. To improve the traditional English teaching mode, this paper puts forward an innovative English teaching method for elementary, secondary and higher education based on the massive open online course (MOOC) and Google Collaboration platform. The research shows that it is possible for students to learn collaboratively under the guidance of teachers; the students can broaden their horizon by searching for more materials on the online collaboration platform, according to the objectives and themes laid down by the teachers; the proposed innovative English teaching method can improve the learning efficiency of the students, encourage them to participate in learning and collaboration, arouse their interest and enthusiasm in foreign language learning, and help them to gain insights into learning. The research findings provide technical support to the reform and innovation of English teaching mode, and lays a theoretical basis for deepening the reform of teaching methods in various disciplines.