Effectiveness of MMORPG-based instruction in elementary English education in Korea

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning

Volumn 26, Issue 5, 2010, Pages 370-378

  Suh, S ^a   Kim, S W ^b   Kim, N J ^c  

^a Chuncheon National University of Education   (South Korea)

^b Ajou University   (South Korea)

^c Yonsei University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Elementary students; English education; Instructional effectiveness; Language learning; Massive multiplayer online role playing game; Online game

Indexed keywords

EID: 77956766251     PISSN: 02664909     EISSN: 13652729     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2729.2010.00353.x     Document Type: Article

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