Virtual Classroom Characteristics and Student Satisfaction with Internet-Based MBA Courses

Journal of Management Education

Volumn 24, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 32-54

  Arbaugh, J B ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN OSHKOSH   (United States)

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EID: 84990328754     PISSN: 10525629     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/105256290002400104     Document Type: Article

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