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Research into Open Educational Resources for development
Mena Report [corporate]

Published23 November 2015
JournalMena Report
PublisherSyndiGate Media, International Development Research Centre

ABSTRACT
Area Under Study : Latin America and the Caribbean Americas Latin America Sub-Saharan Africa Africa Africa South of Sahara Asia Responsible Officer : Smith, Matthew Total Funding : $2,872,400.00 Description [...]

Keywords international development research centre · South Asia · sub-Saharan Africa

ISSN2219-0112
RightsCopyright 2015 SyndiGate Media Inc.
URLhttp://0-search.ebscohost.com.aupac.lib.athabascau.ca/login.aspx?direct=true&db=edsggo&AN=edsgcl.435420762&site=eds-live
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