PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTING “PROFESSIONAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE” COURSE INTEGRATING MASSIVE OPEN ONLINE COURSE

Abstract

The paper examines effective strategies for integrating massive open online courses (MOOCs) into Professional Foreign Language education at the university level. Professional Foreign Language courses aim to build advanced foreign linguistic skills and professional expertise for such as fields business, law, medicine, engineering, etc. The balanced integration of relevant subject MOOCs can enrich these courses through expanded materials and networking at scale. However, successful implementation requires aligning learning outcomes, balancing online and in-person work, facilitating students’ engagement, and personalized assessments. The paper outlines key principles and best practices for constructing a Professional Foreign Language course incorporating a massive open online course, based on learning objectives, pedagogy, and overcoming challenges. Findings provide educators an instructional framework for blending subject MOOCs with advanced language instruction focused on professional and academic contexts and skills.