ERIC Number: EJ1098757
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008
Pages: 13
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ISSN: EISSN-1479-4403
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Quality of e-Learning: An Analysis Based on e-Learners' Perception of e-Learning
Elango, Rengasamy; Gudep, Vijaya Kumar; Selvam, M.
Electronic Journal of e-Learning, v6 n1 p31-43 2008
e-Learning, of late, has been witnessing an unprecedented expansion as an opportunity for higher education. This expanding alternative mode calls for ensuring and imparting a sound and qualitative education. The present study made an attempt to investigate the issues related to the quality dimensions of e-learning. Our results revealed the presence of both strengths and weaknesses in the e-learning system. It is interesting to note, that the e-learners have expressed diverse opinions with regard to administrative issues, instruction materials, instructors' support, viper sessions (VIPER, Voice Internet Protocol Extended Reach is a software which helps interactive learning through the Internet) , grading and assessment. The findings of the study further demonstrate that if the concept of e-learning is imparted with a better approach and perspective, the reach will be phenomenal. This study reiterates the relevance of imparting qualitative education through e-learning.
Descriptors: Educational Quality, Electronic Learning, Student Attitudes, College Students, Higher Education, Foreign Countries, Educational Attitudes, Course Content, Educational Benefits, Hypothesis Testing, Questionnaires, Likert Scales, Statistical Analysis, Factor Analysis, Componential Analysis, Demography, Nonparametric Statistics, Compliance (Psychology), Gender Differences, Comparative Education, Statistical Significance, Holistic Approach
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Oman; United Arab Emirates
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