E-learning and face to face mixed methodology: Evaluating effectiveness of e-learning and perceived satisfaction for a microeconomic course using the Moodle platform

• Published in: Computers in human behavior 2013-03, Vol.29 (2), p.410-415
• Main Authors: Novo-Corti, Isabel, Varela-Candamio, Laura, Ramil-Díaz, María
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Assessments; Business; Distance education; Distance learning; E-learning; Education; Human behavior; Methodology; Microeconomics; Moodle; Motivation; On-line systems; Self-perception; Virtual environments
• ISSN: 0747-5632; 1873-7692
• DOI: 10.1016/j.chb.2012.06.006

► ELFF combines the assessment with online tests and traditional classroom exams. ► ELFF promotes participation of students, and improves their and qualifications. ► Students’ perceived satisfaction with ELFF has revealed to be really positive. ► Students’ enjoyed e-learning as friendly experience. ► ELFF method provides a very valuable information to improve economics teaching. The use of Information and Communication Technologies in higher education has proved to be very effective in different educational environments. A less explored area is their application for evaluation on-line, since it is a different process, with specific components. This work describes a methodology that combines the assessment with multiple choice tests through the virtual environment Moodle and the evaluation by using traditional classroom exams. The proposed mixed methodology ELFF (E-Learning and Face to Face) was implemented during the academic year 2010–2011 in the subject Microeconomics: Markets and Competition in the European Union of the double degree in Law and in Business Administration and Management, to assess complementary aspects of the knowledge acquired. The obtained results show that it clearly promotes the participation of students, increases their motivation and improves their competence and so, their performance in terms of qualifications.