声明
摘要
Abstract
Contents
1.Introduction
1.1 Background of the research
1.1.1 The development of information technology
1.1.2 The need of informal learning
1.1.3 The booming online learning communities
1.2 Purpose and significance of the research
1.2.1 Purpose of the research
1.2.2 Significance of the research
1.3 Layout of the thesis
2.Literature Review
2.1 Online learning community
2.1.1 Defmitions and categories of online learning community
2.1.2 Studies on online learning communities
2.1.3 Studies on online English learning community
2.2 Learner experience
2.2.1 Definition of learner experience
2.2.2 Elements of learner experience
2.2.3 Learner experience in English online learning community
3.Research Methodology
3.1 Research questions
3.2 Selection of participants
3.3 Research instruments
3.4 Data collection and analysis
3.4.1 Data collection
3.4.2 Data analysis
4.Results
4.1 The dimension of the Learner
4.1.1 Emotional experience
4.1.2 Learning strategies
4.1.3 Learning reflection
4.1.4 Learning outcome
4.2 The dimension of the instructors
4.2.1 Group interaction
4.2.2 Personal interaction
4.3 The dimension of learning activities
4.3.1 Learning content
4.3.2 Learning modes
4.4 The dimension of learning environment
4.4.1 Technological environment
4.4.2 Interaction with other learners
5.Discussion
5.1 Learners and learner experience
5.1.1 Learner motivation and learner experience
5.1.2 Learner expectations and learner experience
5.2 Learning communities and learner experience
5.2.1 Activities in the community
5.2.2 Social support from the community
5.3 Learning platforms and learner experience
6.Conclusion
6.1 Summary of findings
6.2 Implications
6.3 Limitations and suggestions for further study
Bibliography
Acknowledgements
Appendix