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Global Reach and Local Practice: The Promise of MOOCs
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Godwin-Jones, Robert – Language Learning & Technology, 2014
Robert Goodwin-Jones opens his discussion with the thought "If you want to attract attention to a new online course, the foolproof strategy today is to label it a MOOC, a massive open online course." The hype surrounding MOOCs has resulted in substantial interest--from the general public to university presidents--in online learning, as…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Second Language Instruction, Teaching Methods, Cultural Context