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Accessibility and usability OCW data: The UTPL OCW.

Germania Rodríguez1, Jennifer Perez2, Samanta Cueva1

  • 1Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, Ecuador.

Data in Brief
|July 14, 2017
PubMed
Summary

This study presents a framework for evaluating Open Course Ware (OCW) websites, offering data to improve web accessibility and usability for better online learning experiences.

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Area of Science:

  • Computer Science
  • Educational Technology
  • Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

  • Open Course Ware (OCW) platforms are crucial for accessible education.
  • Evaluating OCW web accessibility and usability is essential for effective learning.
  • Existing evaluation methods may not comprehensively address OCW specific needs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a data description of a framework for evaluating OCW web accessibility and usability.
  • To provide data for reproducing the evaluation of other OCW sites.
  • To enhance the understanding of factors affecting OCW accessibility and usability.

Main Methods:

  • Manual evaluation of accessibility and usability standards criteria.
  • Automatic evaluation using tools like Google PageSpeed and Google Analytics.
Keywords:
Accessibility criteriaAccessibility problems and solutionsAccessibility questionnaireOCW UTPLUsability criteriaUsability problems and solutionsUsability questionnaire

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  • Data synthesis into tables and questionnaires for framework application.

    • Main Results:

    • The framework provides a comprehensive approach to assessing OCW accessibility and usability.
    • Synthesized data tables and questionnaires are presented for practical application.
    • The dataset enables the reproduction of evaluations for diverse OCW platforms.

    Conclusions:

    • The presented framework and data facilitate the improvement of OCW web accessibility and usability.
    • This resource supports educators and developers in creating more inclusive and user-friendly online courses.
    • Further research can build upon this framework to advance digital learning environments.