Identifying the strengths and weaknesses of e-learning courses in human resource education of the National Iranian Gas Company
Subject Areas :Marziyeh Dehghani 1 , Farzane Tari 2 *
1 - Tehran University
2 - Tehran University
Keywords: E-learning, human resources, the systemic model of Hao and Borich, Phenomenology,
Abstract :
The purpose of this study is to investigate Strengths and Weaknesses of E-Learning courses in human resources education of Iranian National Gas Company based on the systemic model of Hao and Borich. Parallel to this aim, a qualitative research design of the phenomenological type was selected. The statistical society of this research includes the managers and technicians of the headquarter section of the Iranian National Gas Company, out of which 10 people were selected by purposeful sampling. Then, the researcher attempted to collect data through semi-structured interviews to reach theoretical saturation. The data were then analyzed by the Collaizi’s seven-step method. Deep analysis of the interviews revealed 23 related categories and 86 sub-categories. Based on the findings of the study, the strengths of administering electronic education in the Iranian National Gas Company include learners’ satisfactionnd willingness, scientific expertise of professors, the support from organization’s managers, production of high-quality context, compiling a comprehensive collection of exam questions, having a good method of administration and good design of virtual exam administration processes. As for the weak points, the resulted items included unpreparedness and insufficient expertise of professors, weakness of network connections, incomprehensive outlook in compilation of purposes, domination of lecturing method in teaching of virtual courses, and untrustworthiness of the precision of virtual exams. In the end, reevaluation and provision of appropriate mechanisms to mitigate the effects of potential threats and promote positive situations is emphasized and a few applicable recommendations have been provided.
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