A framework for institutional adoption and implementation of blended learning in higher education

Internet and Higher Education

Volumn 18, Issue , 2013, Pages 4-14

  Graham, Charles R ^a   Woodfield, Wendy ^a   Harrison, J Buckley ^a  

^a BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Blended learning; Higher education policy; Hybrid courses; Institutional adoption

Indexed keywords

SOCIETIES AND INSTITUTIONS;

BLENDED LEARNING; HIGHER EDUCATION; HYBRID COURSE; INSTITUTIONAL ADOPTION; INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES; INSTITUTIONAL STRATEGY; INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATIONS; LEARNING OUTCOME;

EDUCATION;

EID: 84868695445     PISSN: 10967516     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.iheduc.2012.09.003     Document Type: Article

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