This case study investigates the participant structure of leadership in online course environments and helps instructors design and facilitate high-quality lessons. Researchers used course experiences that were authentic, collaborative, and computer-based to collect student data: assignments, discussion transcripts, and interviews. Analysis of the data reveals the issues, strategies, and implications that arose in the context of group projects; these findings are especially applicable to real-world work situations.
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