The challenges and benefits of asynchronous learning networks

Distance Learning: Information Access and Services for Virtual Users

Volumn , Issue , 2012, Pages 3-18

  Jorgensen, Daphne ^a  

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Author keywords

Digital reference services; Distance learning; Learning networks; Online educational courses

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EID: 70449608080     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.4324/9780203049631     Document Type: Chapter

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