Providing a flexible, learner-centred programme: Challenges for educators

Internet and Higher Education

Volumn 11, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 33-41

  Cornelius, Sarah ^a   Gordon, Carole ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Flexible learning; Learner centred learning; Online learning; Reflective practice; Tutor role

Indexed keywords

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING; DATA ACQUISITION; E-LEARNING; ONLINE SYSTEMS;

FLEXIBLE LEARNING; LEARNER-CENTRED LEARNING; ONLINE LEARNING;

LEARNING SYSTEMS;

EID: 43049162201     PISSN: 10967516     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.iheduc.2007.11.003     Document Type: Article

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