Learners' perceived information overload in online learning via computer-mediated communication

ALT-J: Research in Learning Technology

Volumn 19, Issue 2, 2011, Pages 101-116

  Chen, Chun Ying ^a   Pedersen, Susan ^b   Murphy, Karen L ^b  

^a NATIONAL TAICHUNG UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION   (Taiwan)

^b TEXAS A AND M UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Cognitive load theory; Computer mediated communication; Information overload; Online discussion

Indexed keywords

EID: 81255168464     PISSN: 09687769     EISSN: 17411629     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/21567069.2011.586678     Document Type: Article

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