Massive Open Online Courses for Language Learning

This chapter describes the emergence and development of massive open online courses for language learning (LMOOC), seen as a natural evolution in the global trend of open education. The strengths and weaknesses of this model are discussed, and their particular prominence during the recent COVID pand...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Martín Monje, Elena María, Borthwick, Kate
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:España
Institución:Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia
Repositorio:e-spacio. Repositorio Institucional de la UNED
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:e-spacio.uned.es:20.500.14468/31288
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14468/31288
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:5505.10 Filología
5701 Lingüística aplicada
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Sumario:This chapter describes the emergence and development of massive open online courses for language learning (LMOOC), seen as a natural evolution in the global trend of open education. The strengths and weaknesses of this model are discussed, and their particular prominence during the recent COVID pandemic. The progress in LMOOC research is also explained, as well as the influence of emerging technologies like generative artificial intelligence. The paper concludes with an emphasis on their potential to offer innovative, flexible opportunities for lifelong learning.