Authors:
Nastaran Zanjani
;
Shaun Nykvist
and
Shlomo Geva
Affiliation:
Queensland University of Technology, Australia
Keyword(s):
Learning Management Systems (LMS), e-Learning, Higher Education, e-Learning Evaluation Framework.
Related
Ontology
Subjects/Areas/Topics:
Computer-Supported Education
;
e-Learning
;
Social Context and Learning Environments
;
Theoretical Bases of e-Learning Environments
Abstract:
There is a growing number of organizations and universities now utilising e-learning practices in their teaching and learning programs. These systems have allowed for knowledge sharing and provide opportunities for users to have access to learning materials regardless of time and place. However, while the uptake of these systems is quite high, there is little research into the effectiveness of such systems, particularly in higher education. This paper investigates the methods that are used to study the effectiveness of e-learning systems and the factors that are critical for the success of a learning management system (LMS). Five major success categories are identified in this study and explained in depth. These are the teacher, student, LMS design, learning materials and external support.