The freedom versus focus dilemma in a customized self-directed learning environment: A comparison of the perceptions of adult and younger students

Community College Journal of Research and Practice

Volumn 26, Issue 3, 2002, Pages 225-235

  Ausburn, Lynna J ^a  

^a OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 85011500658     PISSN: 10668926     EISSN: 15210413     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/106689202317245428     Document Type: Article

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