Towards a multi-criterion web-based tool for evaluation of an e-learning system

Abstract

As e-learning systems evolve to a requisite tool for education and as the e-learning platforms' alternatives are enhanced, an evaluation need arise. This need comes not as a valorization process but as a forthright effort to ameliorate elearning systems. There are many factors, other than learning, impacting behavior, and many factors, other than behavior, impacting performance. In this study1 we propose a web- based evaluation model which implements a multiple criteria methodology. This technique allows e-learning systems to assess their performance while it exhibits an overall view of their users' behavior. The proposed system was tested through a survey. A brief results' presentation of that survey is also included in the last part of this paper. © 2007 Springer.