A Survey of Blended Learning for EGP Writing Supported by MOOCs and Juku

The lack of English writing practices and efficient feedback, the problematic writing pedagogy and ineffective writing strategies all together negatively impact the quality of EGP writing in China. Therefore, it is imperative to change the way EGP writing is taught and learned. The present study introduces a blended EGP writing model supported by MOOCs and Juku and investigates students' perceptions of and attitudes towards it through a questionnaire survey and a semi-structured interview. The results of the questionnaire survey and the interview suggest that the students highly appreciated the blended EGP writing model which could benefit them in various ways. Firstly, knowledge, skills and strategies of English writing can be delivered efficiently and authentic English can be learned in the supportive and technology-enhanced learning environment of MOOCs; secondly, Juku can be used both as a useful online writing tool for writing multiple drafts and as an efficient essay grader providing multiple feedback; thirdly, the collaborative learning in class contributes to the consolidation of knowledge, the solution to writing problems and a higher level of student engagement with the interactive and supportive learning atmosphere.