University teacher roles and competencies in online learning environments: A theoretical analysis of teaching and learning practices

European Journal of Teacher Education

Volumn 32, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 321-336

  Alvarez, I ^a   Guasch, T ^a   Espasa, A ^a  

^a UNIVERSITAT OBERTA DE CATALUNYA   (Spain)

Author keywords

Higher education; ICT; Online learning environment; Teacher competencies; Teacher role

Indexed keywords

EID: 70449725130     PISSN: 02619768     EISSN: 14695928     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02619760802624104     Document Type: Article

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