University students and virtual learning environments: motivation, effectiveness and satisfaction

Higher Education is based increasingly on use of Virtual Learning Environments (VLE), regardless of the degree or type of matter being taught. In this research we explain a comparative study that we conducted in three Spanish universities. First we critically analyze the different virtual learning e...

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Autores: Romero-Forteza, Francesca|||0000-0002-3416-640X, Oltra Albiach, Miquel Àngel, Pardo Coy, Rosa
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2015
País:España
Institución:Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV)
Repositorio:RiuNet. Repositorio Institucional de la Universitat Politécnica de Valéncia
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:riunet.upv.es:10251/105862
Acceso en línea:https://riunet.upv.es/handle/10251/105862
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Virtual learning environments
ICT
Motivation
Higher education
FILOLOGIA CATALANA
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Sumario:Higher Education is based increasingly on use of Virtual Learning Environments (VLE), regardless of the degree or type of matter being taught. In this research we explain a comparative study that we conducted in three Spanish universities. First we critically analyze the different virtual learning environments, in terms of its potential effectiveness for university education. Secondly, we asked the students about the degree of satisfaction with the use of these learning platforms, from the idea that motivation by students is essential for learning in any academic level. The findings, as we will explain, reveal interesting facts to consider for the future.