Does one size fit all? Exploring asynchronous learning in a multicultural environment

Journal of Asynchronous Learning Network

Volumn 7, Issue 1, 2003, Pages 37-55

  Morse, Ken ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO   (New Zealand)

Author keywords

Asynchronous learning networks; Computer mediated communication; Cross cultural communication; Cross cultural learning; Elearning; Learning effectiveness; Online learning

Indexed keywords

EID: 3042529093     PISSN: 19395256     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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