Examining the dynamics of networked e-learning groups and communities

Studies in Higher Education

Volumn 30, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 25-42

  McConnell, David ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 11944275370     PISSN: 03075079     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/0307507052000307777     Document Type: Conference Paper

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