EMPIRICAL VALIDATION OF AN E-LEARNING COURSEWARE USABILITY MODEL
Issues in Information Systems · 2014
The purpose of this study was to empirically validate an e-learning courseware usability model, which consisted of three usability components: fundamental, appearance, and information presentation.Each component was comprised of a number of factors/usability properties essential to the design of usability of an e-learning courseware.Data from 119 subjects, taking online courses, were analyzed using Factor Analysis.The results of the study revealed that the three components of the instrument were empirically validated to be reliable and interpretable among their associated factors.Conclusions and recommendations are made based on the findings.