Factors that influence participation in online learning

Journal of Research on Technology in Education

Volumn 38, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 213-230

  Vonderwell, Selma ^a   Zachariah, Sajit ^b  

^a CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF AKRON   (United States)

Author keywords

Asynchronous discussion; Information overload; Interface design; Learner participation; Online learning

Indexed keywords

EID: 85008852513     PISSN: 15391523     EISSN: 19450818     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15391523.2005.10782457     Document Type: Article

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