Encouraging contributions in learning networks using incentive mechanisms

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning

Volumn 21, Issue 5, 2005, Pages 355-365

  Hummel, H G K ^a   Burgos, D ^a   Tattersall, C ^a   Brouns, F ^a   Kurvers, H ^a   Koper, R ^a  

^a OPEN UNIVERSITY OF THE NETHERLANDS   (Netherlands)

Author keywords

Incentive mechanisms; Learning design; Learning networks; Participation

Indexed keywords

EID: 26444518214     PISSN: 02664909     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2729.2005.00140.x     Document Type: Article

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