Abstract

Assuring e-learning quality is of interest worldwide. This paper introduces the methods of e-learning courseware quality assurance (a quality certification system) adopted by the eLQSC (e-Learning Quality Service Centre) in Taiwan. A sequential/explanatory design with a mixed methodology was used to gather research data and conduct data analyses. Sixty-seven e-learning courseware applications were evaluated using the e-Learning Courseware Quality Checklist (eLCQC). Analyses of item difficulty, item discrimination and generalizability indicated that the eLCQC provides high-quality evaluations. After participating in the certification process, the e-learning producers reported having more confidence in enhancing e-learning courseware quality. The certification experience also helped the producers to change their previous design concepts about e-learning courseware and to develop new concepts; further, their increased confidence about courseware design also enhanced their confidence in marketing courseware.

Citation

Sung, Y.T., Chang, K.E. & Yu, W.C. (2011). Evaluating the reliability and impact of a quality assurance system for E-learning courseware. Computers & Education, 57(2), 1615-1627. Elsevier Ltd. Retrieved August 5, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/50773/.

Keywords

• Certification
• Check Lists
• Computer Assisted Instruction
• Computer Software Evaluation
• Courseware
• educational technology
• electronic learning
• evaluation methodologies
• EVALUATION METHODS
• Evaluation of CAL systems
• Evaluation Utilization
• Foreign Countries
• Human–computer interface
• instructional design
• Program Effectiveness
• Quality Control
• Reliability
• Teaching/Learning Strategies