Preparing Academic Staff for e-Learning at the University of Botswana

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Main Authors:	Thurab-Nkhosi, Dianne, Lee, Marilyn, Gachago, Daniela
Format:	Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:	en
Published:	2005
Subjects:	Distance Education Continuing Education Information Technology Foreign Countries Educational Technology Electronic Learning College Libraries College Faculty Instructional Design Instruction Educational Assessment Pilot Projects Educational Objectives Goal Orientation Educational Cooperation
Online Access:	Acceder al recurso
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