Social Network Analysis techniques: implications for information and knowledge sharing in virtual learning communities

This work employs social network techniques to analyse patterns of interactions critical to information and knowledge sharing among learners in a virtual learning community. Drawing from the results of this analysis, fundamental variables which are more likely to affect information and knowledge sharing in virtual learning communities are explored and future research initiatives to pursue these issues is presented.

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