Web-Based Learning Technologies in the Studies of English for Specific Purposes in Higher Education

This book explores the transformative power of Web-based learning technologies in higher education with a focus on English for Specific Purposes (ESP). It delves into the evolutionary journey of ESP alongside with the development of World Wide Web and its technologies. It traces the development of learning theories and presents the latest typologies of Web-based learning technologies. The overviews of research literature published from 2013 to 2021, including the COVID-19 period, uncover the evolving landscape and potential of Web-based technologies in ESP studies in higher education.
Presenting results from quasi-experimental research conducted in two higher education institutions in Lithuania, the book highlights the effectiveness of the Web-based learning technology CmapTools in enhancing ESP students’ learning achievements, particularly in ESP vocabulary acquisition.
Useful and relevant for ESP researchers and practitioners seeking research evidence-based strategies, it narrows a wide gap in the literature, providing practical recommendations for both novice and experienced university teachers.