Are online learners frustrated with collaborative learning experiences?

International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning

Volumn 13, Issue 2, 2012, Pages 26-44

  Capdeferro, Neus ^a   Romero, Margarida ^a  

^a UNIVERSITAT OBERTA DE CATALUNYA   (Spain)

Author keywords

Collaborative learning; Computer supported collaborative learning; E learning; Frustration; Learning experience

Indexed keywords

EID: 84865279194     PISSN: None     EISSN: 14923831     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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