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Toward an Understanding of Why Students Contribute in Asynchronous Online Discussions
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Cheung, Wing Sum; Hew, Khe Foon; Ling Ng, Connie Siew – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2008
The use of online learning is growing very fast in universities. Consequently, understanding how to promote student contribution in asynchronous online discussions, which is considered an integral part of online learning, has become increasingly crucial. Previous research has examined how factors, such as instructor facilitation techniques may…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Online Courses, Foreign Countries, Student Participation