Exploring the perspectives of medical students on application of e-learning in medical education during the COVID-19 pandemic.
BACKGROUND: The use of e-learning has become mandatory during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there are many barriers to applying e-learning in medical education. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to explore medical students' perspectives on the application of e-learning in medical education during the CO...
| Published in: | Work Vol. 70; no. 3; pp. 751 - 763 |
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Sage Publications Inc.
2021
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