Tips to increase success for teaching online: communication!

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    |February 15, 2002
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    Summary

    Online education is rapidly expanding, with universities increasingly offering e-learning courses. This guide offers faculty practical tips for developing successful online nursing courses using the COMMUNICATION framework.

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