Computer selfefficacy and factors influencing elearning effectiveness

European Journal of Training and Development

Volumn 36, Issue 7, 2012, Pages 670-686

  Chien, TienChen ^a  

^a NONE   (Georgia)

Author keywords

Computer self efficacy; E learning instructor; E learning system; Financial services; Learning methods; Taiwan

Indexed keywords

EID: 84865381977     PISSN: 20469012     EISSN: 20469020     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/03090591211255539     Document Type: Article

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