A case study using gap analysis to assess distance learning versus traditional course delivery

International Journal of Educational Management

Volumn 17, Issue 7, 2003, Pages 312-317

  LaBay, Duncan G ^a   Comm, Clare L ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL   (United States)

Author keywords

Distance learning; Educational innovation; Gap analysis; Higher education; Service delivery; Teaching methods

Indexed keywords

EID: 33746598433     PISSN: 0951354X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/09513540310501003     Document Type: Article

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