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ERIC Number: EJ606772
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1355-8005
The Design of the Virtual Company: Synergism of Learning and Working in a Networked Environment.
Westera, Wim; Sloep, Peter B.; Gerrissen, Jack F.
Innovations in Education and Training International, v37 n1 p23-33 Feb 2000
Describes the Virtual Company, a learning environment developed by the Open University (Netherlands) that is modeled after real companies to bridge the gap between learning and working by situating learning in a real-life business setting. Discusses problems in higher education, demands of society, and results of a pilot study. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Educational Environment, Higher Education, Learning Strategies, Pilot Projects, Problems, Social Environment, Theory Practice Relationship
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Open University (Netherlands); Situated Learning; Virtual Curriculum