Redondo Duarte, SaraSánchez Mena, Antonio AurelioNavarro Asencio, EnriqueGutiérrez Vega, Sandra2017-08-252017-10-012017Redondo-Duarte, S., Sánchez-Mena, A., Navarro-Asencio, E., & Gutiérrez Vega, S. (2017). Design of a pedagogical model to promote knowledge generation in virtual communities. International Journal of Learning Technology, 12(1), 3-25. DOI: 10.1504/IJLT.2017.0839981741811914778386http://hdl.handle.net/11268/6570This article presents a pedagogical model specifically designed to encourage the generation of shared knowledge among participants in a virtual community and the process followed to develop it. The model is based on three pillars: 1) structured learning resources that allow individual and collaborative work by the user; 2) game mechanics that increase participation in the community; 3) dynamisation of the community by the community manager or facilitator. The model was developed starting with a literature review of open learning systems, and specifically, massive online open courses. This review served as a basis to design a specific tool to assess these courses and identify best practices. The tool was subjected to an inter-rater evaluation process prior to its application.engjournal article10.1504/IJLT.2017.083998embargoed accessAutoaprendizajeRedes sociales en InternetAutoaprendizajeInternet