A Theory of Effective Computer-Based Instruction for Adults

Human Resource Development Review

Volumn 4, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 159-188

  Lowe, Janis S ^a   Holton, Elwood F ^a  

^a LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

adult learning; computer self efficacy; computer based instruction; self directed learning; theory building

Indexed keywords

EID: 84992779584     PISSN: 15344843     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1534484305276301     Document Type: Article

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