Toward a Taxonomy of Distributed Learning Delivery Modes

M'hammed Abdous

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2012 (Oct 09, 2012) pp. 1–22

Massive integration of technology-mediated delivery modes in higher education is reconfiguring the traditional face-to-face delivery paradigm. In order to fully exploit the transformative power of these distributed learning delivery modes, it is...

Operationalizing Quality Assurance in E-learning: A Process-Oriented Lifecycle Model

M'hammed Abdous

Global Learn 2010 (May 17, 2010) pp. 731–736

This paper proposes a process-oriented lifecycle model for ensuring quality in E-learning development and delivery. As a dynamic and iterative process, quality assurance is intertwined with the E-learning development process. With this...

E-Learning Quality Assurance: A Process-Oriented Lifecycle Model

M'hammed Abdous

Quality Assurance in Education Vol. 17, No. 3 (2009) pp. 281–295

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to propose a process-oriented lifecycle model for ensuring quality in e-learning development and delivery. As a dynamic and iterative process, quality assurance (QA) is intertwined with the e-learning...

Towards a Framework for Business Process Reengineering in Higher Education

M'hammed Abdous

Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management Vol. 33, No. 4 (2011) pp. 427–433

In this paper, a conceptual and operational framework for business process reengineering in higher education is proposed. The outline of a sequential and non-linear four-step framework designed to reengineer higher education administrative and...

Influence of satisfaction and preparedness on online students' feelings of anxiety

M'hammed Abdous

Internet and Higher Education Vol. 41, No. 1 (April 2019) pp. 34–44

As they transition from a face-to-face to an online learning environment, online students are likely to feel anxious about their ability to succeed in what could be an unfamiliar learning environment. To ease this transition, online learning...

Language: English

A Process-Oriented Framework for Acquiring Online Teaching Competencies

M'hammed Abdous

Journal of Computing in Higher Education Vol. 23, No. 1 (April 2011) pp. 60–77

As a multidimensional construct which requires multiple competencies, online teaching is forcing universities to rethink traditional faculty roles and competencies. With this consideration in mind, this paper presents a process-oriented framework...

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M'hammed Abdous; Wu He

British Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 42, No. 1 (January 2011) pp. 40–49

Because of their capacity to sift through large amounts of data, text mining and data mining are enabling higher education institutions to reveal valuable patterns in students' learning behaviours without having to resort to traditional survey...

Streamlining Forms Management Process in a Distance Learning Unit

M'hammed Abdous; Wu He

Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration Vol. 11, No. 2

Managing the required forms for a variety of distance courses is challenging and sometimes overwhelming. Inefficient management can lead to a variety of problems in course delivery, such as delays in obtaining textbooks, problems in obtaining...

A Framework for Process Reengineering in Higher Education: A case study of distance learning exam scheduling and distribution

M'hammed Abdous; Wu He

International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning Vol. 9, No. 3 (Oct 21, 2008)

In this paper, we propose a conceptual and operational framework for process reengineering (PR) in higher education (HE) institutions. Using a case study aimed at streamlining exam scheduling and distribution in a distance learning (DL) unit, we...

A Learner-Centered Online Syllabus Generator System

M'hammed Abdous; Wu He

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 1095–1101

A well-designed syllabus provides students with a roadmap for an engaging and successful learning experience, whereas a poorly designed syllabus impedes communication between faculty and students, increases student anxiety and potential complaints,...

Topics: Students, Faculty

A Design Framework for Syllabus Generator

M'hammed Abdous; Wu He

Journal of Interactive Learning Research Vol. 19, No. 4 (October 2008) pp. 541–550

A well-designed syllabus provides students with a roadmap for an engaging and successful learning experience, whereas a poorly designed syllabus impedes communication between faculty and students, increases student anxiety and potential complaints,...

Topics: Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Professional Development, eLearning, Instructional Materials

Implementing an Enterprise Information System to Reengineer and Streamline Administrative Processes in a Distance Learning Unit

M'hammed Abdous; Wu He

Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks Vol. 13, No. 2 (August 2009) pp. 3–14

During the past three years, we have developed and implemented an enterprise information system (EIS) to reengineer and facilitate the administrative process for preparing and teaching distance learning courses in a midsized-to-large university ...

Streamlining the Online Course Development Process by Using Project Management Tools

M'hammed Abdous; Wu He

Quarterly Review of Distance Education Vol. 9, No. 2 (2008) pp. 181–188

Managing the design and production of online courses is challenging. Insufficient instructional design and inefficient management often lead to issues such as poor course quality and course delivery delays. In an effort to facilitate, streamline,...

A Study of the Predictive Relationships between Faculty Engagement, Learner Satisfaction and Outcomes in Multiple Learning Delivery Modes

Cherng-Jyh Yen; M'hammed Abdous

International Journal of Distance Education Technologies Vol. 9, No. 4 (2011) pp. 57–70

The confluence of technology convergence, market forces, and student demand for greater access is reshaping higher education institutions. Indeed, the convergence of technological innovations in hardware, software, and telecommunications, combined...

A Study of the Predictive Relationships between Faculty Engagement, Learner Satisfaction and Outcomes in Multiple Learning Delivery Modes

Cherng-Jyh Yen; M'hammed Abdous

International Journal of Distance Education Technologies Vol. 10, No. 1 (2012) pp. 74–87

This study assessed the predictive relationships between faculty engagement, learner satisfaction, and outcomes across multiple learning delivery modes (LDMs). Participants were enrolled in courses with the options of three learning delivery modes:...

A predictive study of learner satisfaction and outcomes in face-to-face, satellite broadcast, and live video-streaming learning environments

M'hammed Abdous; Cherng-Jyh Yen

Internet and Higher Education Vol. 13, No. 4 (December 2010) pp. 248–257

This study was conducted to assess the predictive relationships among delivery mode (DM), self-perceived learner-to-teacher interaction, self-rated computer skill, prior distance learning experience, and learners' satisfaction and outcomes....

Language: English

Topics: Learning Outcomes

A Web-based Cost Estimation System for Online Course Development

Stuart Gordon; Wu He; M'hammed Abdous

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2008 (Nov 17, 2008) pp. 3695–3699

Determining the cost of online courses becomes critically important for online education. Many programs and educators who are interested in developing online courses do not understand how much it costs for development and production of an online...

Using a Web-Based System to Estimate the Cost of Online Course Production

Stuart Gordon; Wu He; M'hammed Abdous

Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration Vol. 12, No. 3 (2009)

The increasing demand for online courses requires efficient and low cost production. Since the decision to develop online courses is often affected by financial factors, it is becoming increasingly important to determine, upfront, the cost of online ...

Using Data Mining for Predicting Relationships between Online Question Theme and Final Grade

M'hammed Abdous; Wu He; Cherng-Jyh Yen

Educational Technology & Society Vol. 15, No. 3 (2012) pp. 77–88

As higher education diversifies its delivery modes, our ability to use the predictive and analytical power of educational data mining (EDM) to understand students' learning experiences is a critical step forward. The adoption of EDM by higher...

Exploring Cloud Computing for Distance Learning

Wu He; Dan Cernusca; M'hammed Abdous

Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration Vol. 14, No. 3 (2011)

The use of distance courses in learning is growing exponentially. To better support faculty and students for teaching and learning, distance learning programs need to constantly innovate and optimize their IT infrastructures. The new IT paradigm...

MALL Technology: Use of Academic Podcasting in the Foreign Language Classroom

M'hammed Abdous; Margaret M. Camarena; Betty Rose Facer

ReCALL Vol. 21, No. 1 (January 2009) pp. 76–95

Integrating Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) technology (personal multimedia players, cell phones, and handheld devices) into the foreign language curriculum is becoming commonplace in many secondary and higher education institutions....

Trends in Podcast Download Frequency over Time, Podcast Use, and Digital Literacy in Foreign Language and Literature Courses

M'hammed Abdous; Betty Rose Facer; Cherng-Jyh Yen

International Journal of Distance Education Technologies Vol. 13, No. 2 (2015) pp. 15–33

Podcasts used as supplemental material (PSM) and podcasts integrated into the curriculum (PIC) are complementing, extending, and transforming the traditional face-to-face classroom as well as blended and online courses. This paper examines podcast...