Evaluation of the Effectiveness of E-Learning Courses in Tarbiat Modares University from the Users' Perspectives

Subject Areas : Infomartion Technology

Hassan  Rastegarpour ¹ ()
Sahar  Gorjizadeh ² ()

Received: 2012-03-10 Accepted : 2012-05-04 Published : 2012-04-01

Keywords: Evaluation, e-learning, Efficiency, Tarbiat Modares University,

Abstract :

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of e-learning courses in Tarbiat Modares University from the users’ perspectives. The method of this research was descriptive survey. The statistical population included all the graduate students (MA level) in Tarbiat Modares University. The sample including 66 student were selected by non-random (purposive) sampling method from among IT, ICT, private law, international law, and system management majors. To gather data, a researcher-made questionnaire having 53 multiple-choice items was used. Its reliability was estimated 0/96 based on Cronbach Alpha Coefficient, and its validity was confirmed by the related experts. The results showed that users had desirable access to e-learning system, benefited from appropriate sources, suitable tests and evaluation, and appropriate presentation or instruction. However, they did not receive appropriate e_learning contents such as exercises and assignment, and also did not benefit from proper user interface.