There is also an increased use of virtual classrooms (online presentations delivered
live) as an online learning platform and classroom for a diverse set of education providers. In
addition to virtual classroom environments, social networks have become an important part of
E-learning. Social networks have been used to foster online learning communities around
subjects as diverse as test preparation and language education. Mobile Assisted Language
Learning (MALL) is a term used to describe using handheld computers or cell phones to
assist in language learning.