Significance of the web as a learning resource in an Australian University context
@inproceedings{Fan2011SignificanceOT, title={Significance of the web as a learning resource in an Australian University context}, author={Si Fan}, year={2011} }
The Web and web-based technologies have become widely acceptable and feasible in the modern society. It has created a new paradigm in various areas, including the field of education. Web-based learning, as a strong manifestation of e-learning, has also become indispensible within the tertiary education context. Web-based learning is powerful in many aspects in both traditional curriculum as well as online courses. The Web provides teaching staff and students with a powerful source for…
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