Abstract:

Educational methods have become advanced and changed dramatically in the last decade. The revolution in communication technologies, especially after the invention of the internet, has introduced new methods of teaching and new ways of managing education. Various Learning Management Systems, such as WebCT, Black Board and Learning Spaces are now available for these purposes. Both open source and commercial versions of these LMSs offer combined services such as creating learning material online and its distribution, facilitating communications between various users etc. The availability of Learning Management Systems has enabled stakeholders in creating a platform that aids in web-based teaching in a convenient and flexible manner. The present investigation is a quantitative study to analyze the effectiveness of the open source LMS/CMS (Course management system) MOODLE (Modular Object Orientated Dynamic Learning Environment) when used by the faculty and students of a private Business School in India teaching niche programs. The aim of this evaluation was to analyze the user-experience of employing MOODLE and also the benefits and barriers towards its use. The results of the study would be useful to the institutions trying to integrate technology in their teaching and learning processes.

Keywords: