Evaluating E-Courses at the Open University of Sudan in the Light of the Criteria for the Quality of E-Courses

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate e-courses at the Open University of Sudan

in the light of the criteria for the quality of e-courses, as well as to identify

quality standards e-courses at the Open University of Sudan. In order to

achieve the objectives of the study and answer its questions the researchers

used the descriptive analytical method by designing a questionnaire to collect

data.

The study population consisted of e-courses at the Open University of

Sudan, but the sample was selected randomly and represented in (32) e-course

offered by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

The study has a number of results:

1. The researchers prepared a list which represents quality standards of

e-courses at the Open University of Sudan that came in (5) main axes

under (5) standard and (68) sub-indicators.

2. All criteria of quality that have been reached in this study in the e-courses

at the Open University of Sudan.

3. Standards that e-courses at the Open University of Sudan include

(objectives, learning outcomes, courses characterization, multimedia and

Student Affairs) are met with a high degree; the standard of teaching and

learning methods is achieved moderately.

The study also concluded a number of recommendations including:

1. Studying the impact of the use of e-courses in distance education on,

some of the different learning outcomes such as achievement, and the

acquisition of skills, motivation, and direction.

2. Taking advantage of the list of criteria for quality e-courses that have

been reached in this study (such as goals, learning outcomes and student

affairs) in providing electronic content submitted to systems of distance

and open education.