Investigating the relationship between the main success factors in course management instructions (CMI)


Abstract in English

This study aimed to examine students’ attitude and achievement in relation to their use of Moodle. A Mixture qualitative and quantitative methods were applied in order to investigate the aims of the study. Questionnaires and interviews were used for collecting data from the students and the lecturer. Students’ achievement was measured by the grades they obtained in the observed module. Students’ attitudes towards WebCT were measured by using a Likert scale. The data was analysed by using SPSS program. The results of this study showed that the students have positive attitude towards Moodle and they appreciated the flexibility of using it anytime and from anyplace. The module leader valued Moodle as a supporting tool to traditional face-to-face learning but not as an effective tool on students’ learning. The results obtained from the interview and the questionnaire and the quantitative data (tracking system data) can be considered new and promising.

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