On-line education for practicing professionals: A case study

Canadian Journal of Education

Volumn 28, Issue 4, 2005, Pages 874-896

  Duncan, Heather ^a  

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Author keywords

Adult learners; Distance learning; Peer interaction; Professional development

Indexed keywords

EID: 33645345682     PISSN: 03802361     EISSN: 03802361     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2307/4126459     Document Type: Article

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