An eclectic model for assessing e-learning readiness in the Iranian universities

Montazer, Gh.; Darab, B.

doi:10.22061/tej.2010.1345

Document Type : Original Research Paper

Authors

Information Technology Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran

https://doi.org/10.22061/tej.2010.1345

Abstract

Information technologies have reshaped the interactions and creation of knowledge, and affected significantly the processes of acquisition and dissemination of knowledge in the society. The universities and educational institutions, as the main sources of production and communication of science, are to be gradually modified. There, the subject on which the higher education administrators should seriously concentrate is establishing the virtual universities and realizing e-learning there. This realization requires fulfilling the condition of different aspects, systemically called e-readiness. Tarbiat Modares University is of the ones who attempted, in recent years, to present master programs in different faculties via electronic media. in the first part of the paper, it is attempted to present an appropriate model for assessing its e-learning readiness based on the comparative studies as well as national experts’ views. Then a comprehensive analysis of e-Learning readiness experienced in Tabrbiat Modares University is presented here. It is noticeable that the proposed model is based on the specifications and localized features of the country and has the adaptability for application in assessment of e- learning readiness in other universities.

Keywords

20.1001.1.20080441.1389.4.2.1.1

Main Subjects

Education technology - Evaluation and testing

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Volume 4, Issue 2 - Serial Number 14
April 2010
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An eclectic model for assessing e-learning readiness in the Iranian universities

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Volume 4, Issue 2 - Serial Number 14April 2010Pages 83-92

Volume 4, Issue 2 - Serial Number 14
April 2010
Pages 83-92