Journal Article

Evaluation of Learning Management System Contents of Selected Courses at The Arab Open University

Merza, Hend, Tohamy, Mohamed Ally

2016

Overview

Innovative delivery methods using blended learning and E-learning are being implemented in the Arab Gulf region to improve access to education. The Arab Open University is taking a leading role in implementing blended learning and E-learning. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the Learning Management System (LMS)contents of three selected courses at the Arab Open University (AOU) according to Badrul Khan's E-learning (EL) standards. The study also identified major obstacles to maintaining high quality E-learning and made recommendations to improve the quality of the E-content of the courses. The study used a questionnaire that consisted of closed- and open-ended questions. The sample consisted of instructors and course coordinators from three courses at the AOU. Respondents were asked to provide feedback on which of Badrul Khan's E-learning standards are being followed in the LMS content of the courses. The results revealed that seven of the eight standards are being followed. These include: Institutional, Technological, Pedagogical, Evaluation, Management, Interface Design, and Ethical. The authors suggest that AOU pursue student participation in a study to evaluate LMS content of other AOU courses according to Badrul Khan's E-learning standards. The authors also recommend applying Merza's Open System Model of Blended Learning either to design E-learning content for new courses or to evaluate existing content.

• Publisher: دار سمات للدراسات والأبحاث,The International Group for Consulting and Training
• Subject: COMPUTER-ASSISTED INSTRUCTION / HIGHER EDUCATION / LEARNING / OPEN UNIVERSITIES / SAUDI ARABIA / TEACHING METHODS / أساليب التدريس / التعلم / التعليم العالي / التعليم بمساعدة الحاسوب / الجامعات المفتوحة / السعودية / مقررات الجامعة العربية المفتوحة / نظام إدراة محتويات التعلم