Action research and distributed problem-based learning in continuing professional education

Distance Education

Volumn 23, Issue 1, 2002, Pages 59-83

  McConnell, David ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 10044263186     PISSN: 01587919     EISSN: 14750198     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/01587910220123982     Document Type: Article

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