Self-efficacy as an evaluation measure for programs in support of online learning literacies for undergraduates

Internet and Higher Education

Volumn 8, Issue 4 SPEC. ISS., 2005, Pages 307-322

  Fletcher, K Martin ^a  

^a GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Academic literacy; Evaluation; Online learning; Self efficacy

Indexed keywords

LEARNING SYSTEMS; STUDENTS;

DESKTOP APPLICATIONS; ONLINE LEARNING;

EDUCATION;

EID: 27844572866     PISSN: 10967516     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.iheduc.2005.09.004     Document Type: Article

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