Facilitating virtual learning groups: A practical approach

Journal of Management Development

Volumn 20, Issue 6, 2001, Pages 470-494

  Mcfadzean, Elspeth ^a   Mckenzie, Jane ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF READING   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Distance learning; Facilitation; Group working; Internet

Indexed keywords

EID: 84986135396     PISSN: 02621711     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/02621710110399774     Document Type: Article

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