Using blended learning to increase learner support and improve retention

Teaching in Higher Education

Volumn 12, Issue 3, 2007, Pages 349-363

  Hughes, Gwyneth ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WEST LONDON   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 34247274638     PISSN: 13562517     EISSN: 14701294     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13562510701278690     Document Type: Article

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