Available, intuitive and free! Building e-learning modules using web 2.0 services.
Background: E-learning is part of the mainstream in medical education and often provides the most efficient and effective means of engaging learners in a particular topic. However, translating design and content ideas into a useable product can be technically challenging, especially in the absence o...
| Publicado en: | Medical Teacher Vol. 34; no. 12; pp. 1078 - 1081 |
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| Formato: | research Journal Article |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Dec2012
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| Acceso en línea: | Ver este registro en EBSCOhost |
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