Teachers' and students' perspectives on teaching and learning through virtual learning environments

European Journal of Engineering Education

Volumn 35, Issue 6, 2010, Pages 645-653

  Limniou, M ^a   Smith, M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Blended learning; Computer supported collaborative learning; Engineering education; Online learning; Virtual learning environments

Indexed keywords

EID: 78649543928     PISSN: 03043797     EISSN: 14695898     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/03043797.2010.505279     Document Type: Article

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