MOOCs for Second and Foreign Language Learners : Unpacking Critical Success Factors from the Pedagogical Perspective

The rise of massive open online courses (MOOCs) in the last decade has indeed offered a renewed interest in distance education. The flexibility of MOOC delivery has opened up opportunities for learners to learn any subject without being restricted to geographical or economic factors (Pappano, 2...

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Main Authors: Chuah, Kee Man, Xijing, Wang, Muhammad Kamarul, Kabilan
Other Authors: Muhammad Kamarul Kabilan, Abdullah
Format: Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Penerbit USM 2025
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Online Access:http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/47366/1/Editedbook2025_Chapter11-CKM.pdf
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Summary:The rise of massive open online courses (MOOCs) in the last decade has indeed offered a renewed interest in distance education. The flexibility of MOOC delivery has opened up opportunities for learners to learn any subject without being restricted to geographical or economic factors (Pappano, 2012; Baggaley, 2013). As compared to the traditional implementation of distance education, MOOCs capitalise on the advancement of internet and web technologies by creating a learning environment that is more user-friendly and offers greater access to global communication.