Using cognitive load to evaluate participation and design of an asynchronous course

American Journal of Distance Education

Volumn 24, Issue 4, 2010, Pages 177-194

  McQuaid, John W ^a  

^a VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER   (United States)

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EID: 79959658274     PISSN: 08923647     EISSN: 15389286     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/08923647.2010.519949     Document Type: Article

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