Encouraging contributions in learning networks using incentive mechanisms.
We investigate incentive mechanisms to increase active participation in Learning Networks (LNs). The LN under study is LN4LD, an LN for the exchange of information about the IMS Learning Design specification. We examine how to encourage learners in LN4LD to contribute their knowledge, and whether in...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 21; no. 5; pp. 355 - 366 |
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| Formato: | research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Wiley-Blackwell
Oct2005
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