A theory of online learning as online participation

Computers and Education

Volumn 52, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 78-82

  Hrastinski, Stefan ^a  

^a UPPSALA UNIVERSITY   (Sweden)

Author keywords

Learning theory; Online learner participation; Online learning

Indexed keywords

E-LEARNING; INTERNET;

COMPLEX PROCESSES; LEARNING THEORY; ON-LINE LEARNINGS; ONLINE LEARNER PARTICIPATION; ONLINE LEARNING; ONLINE PARTICIPATIONS;

EDUCATION;

EID: 56249111935     PISSN: 03601315     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.compedu.2008.06.009     Document Type: Article

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