Abstract:

Learning Management Systems (LMS) in Higher Education have been increasing their importance every day. LMSs are areas that are used in the remote education process to create environments where students and faculty meet as asynchronously. The aim of this study is to provide the construction of LMS selection criteria of universities or distance education institutions in higher education. The study has been shaped as a qualitative case study. Following interviews with specialist professionals working in higher education in this case study, the process was organized with AHP (Analytical Hierarchy Process). In the context of data collection, literature supported list of criteria has been presented to experts in the field. Along with expert opinions, the list of criteria has taken its final form. After this process, the list of criteria prepared was evaluated with a different group of experts and the weights of criteria have been established. As a result of the study, the weights of 6 main criteria and 42 sub-criteria have been revealed. The main criteria and their weights which are respectively in terms of measurement and evaluation (0.295), communication (0.254), content (0.159), community building (0.140), technology (0.098) and cost (0.055) were detected. The fact that the sub-criteria in the study were supported by many other studies in the field enabled the usability of this list of criteria in the context of the LMS selection criteria.

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