Blended E-Learning in Higher Education: Research on Students’ Perspective
Year: 2011
Type: article
Abstract: The process of implementing blended learning, by using e-learning tools as a support for tradi-tional classroom teaching, started at the University of Rijeka at the beginning of 2008, following general strategic principles adapted to local environment. The process has been constantly sup-ported and assessed for quality, but up to now only from the institutional, teachers ’ and support services ’ perspective. Assuming that continuous and careful monitoring of learner’s satisfaction is important for the success, feasibility and viability of e-learning, we conducted the research on students ’ perspective. As the student's perception regarding e-learning is one of the most impor-tant steps in developing and implementing a successful e-learning environment, we conducted the study of student’s perception and e-learning acceptance, with three specific items addressed in the study: 1) student’s perception of quality of already delivered e-courses, 2) level of importance for the specific elements of e-learning encountered, and 3) student's general attitude towards e-learning and their needs with respect to quality of course materials, communication and support of the learning process. Participants in the study assessed the current state of e-learning elements implementation quite
DOI: 10.28945/1427
Institution: University of Rijeka
Language: English
Topic: Online and Blended Learning
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W164708252