Usability evaluation of online learning programs
Title:
Usability evaluation of online learning programs
Author:
Ghaoui, Claude.
ISBN:
9781591401131
Publication Information:
Hershey, Pa. : IGI Global (701 E. Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, USA), c2003.
Physical Description:
electronic texts (xiii, 423 p. : ill.) : digital files.
Contents:
ETH World: Implementation of a Virtual Campus Infrastructure and E-Learning at ETH Zurich / Anders Hagström, Walter Schaufelberger -- Implementing Online Delivery and Learning Support Systems: Issues, Evaluation and Lessons / J. Bernardes, J. O'Donoghue -- Collaborative Learning On-Demand on the Internet Mbone / Giancarlo Fortino, Libero Nigro -- Improving Usability of an Online Learning System by Means of Multimedia, Collaboration and Adaptation Resources / Elizabeth Furtado ... [et al.] -- Heuristic Evaluation of Web-Based ODL Programs / Athanasis Karoulis, Andreas Pombortsis -- Coming off the Rails: Evaluation and the Design Process / Lizz Marr, Dave Randall, William L. Mitchell -- Developing and Supporting Research-Based Learning and Teaching through Technology / Jacqueline Dempster -- Online Learning for the Real World: Diploma in Computing Via the Internet / Bridget Khursheed -- Usability Inspection of the ECONOF System's User Interface Visualization Component / Nadir Belkhiter ... [et al.] -- Issues of Quality in Online Degree Programmes / Floriana Grasso, Paul Leng -- Learning Technologies and Learning Theories / Vivien Sieber, David Andrew -- Design Cycle Usability Evaluations of an Intercultural Virtual Simulation Game for Collaborative Learning / Elaine M. Raybourn -- Computer-Supported Network-Based Learning Environment for the Workplace / Joze Rugelj -- Professional to Manufacturing Mode Due to Online University Education / Roy Rada --
Changing Roles and Processes in Online Tuition for Higher Education: A Case Study for the UK Open University / Gordon Dyer -- Learnability / Philip Duchastel -- Usability Evaluation of Online Learning Programs: A Sociological Standpoint / Bernard Blandin -- Security and Online Learning: To Protect or Prohibit / Anne Adams, Ann Blandford -- How Useful Are World Wide Web Discussion Boards and Email in Delivering a Case Study Course in Reproductive Medicine / David Cahill, Julian Cook, Julian Jenkins -- Ensuring Optimal Accessibility of Online Learning Resources / David Sloan ... [et al.] -- Online Learning for the Visually Impaired / Mirela Arion, Marius Iulian Tutuianu.
Abstract:
Successful use of information and communication technologies depends on usable designs that do not require expensive training, accommodate the needs of diverse users and are low cost. There is a growing demand and increasing pressure for adopting innovative approaches to the design and delivery of education, hence, the use of online learning (also called E-learning) as a mode of study. This is partly due to the increasing number of learners and the limited resources available to meet a wide range of various needs, backgrounds, expectations, skills, levels, ages, abilities and disabilities. The advances of new technology and communications (WWW, Human Computer Interaction and Multimedia) have made it possible to reach out to a bigger audience around the globe. By focusing on the issues that have impact on the usability of online learning programs and their implementation, this book specifically fills in a gap in this area.
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