Quality evaluation on an e-learning system in continuing professional education of nurses

Area of Science:

• Information Systems
• Educational Technology
• Healthcare Education

Background:

• Web-based learning is crucial for distance education effectiveness.
• Few studies evaluate Web-based learning from an Information Systems (IS) perspective.
• Assessing IS quality is vital for optimizing educational technology.

Purpose of the Study:

• To apply the IS Success model to measure Web-based learning system quality.
• To assess the suitability of the IS Success model for evaluating educational platforms.
• To provide insights for improving Web-based learning systems in professional education.

Main Methods:

• Utilized a Web-based questionnaire for data collection.
• Surveyed 154 nurses on their experience with a Web-based learning system.
• Employed confirmatory factor analysis to validate the research model.

Main Results:

• The IS Success model variables demonstrated a good fit for measuring Web-based learning system quality.
• Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the model's applicability.
• The study provides empirical evidence for the IS Success model's utility in this context.

Conclusions:

• The IS Success model is a viable framework for assessing Web-based learning quality.
• Findings can guide hospital executives, nurses, and designers in evaluating and enhancing systems.
• Informed judgments on Web-based learning quality are essential for continuing professional education.