A model for effective implementation of flexible programme delivery

Innovations in Education and Teaching International

Volumn 45, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 25-36

  Normand, Carey ^a   Littlejohn, Allison ^b   Falconer, Isobel ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE   (United Kingdom)

^b GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Blended learning; Distance learning; Educational management; Flexible delivery; Flexible programmes; Further education; Higher education; Institutional management

Indexed keywords

EID: 38349124836     PISSN: 14703297     EISSN: 14703300     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14703290701757351     Document Type: Article

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