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Evaluating the Eectiveness of the E-learning Experience in Some Universities in Saudi Arabia from Male Students' Perceptions

ALGAHTANI, ABDULLAH,F ALEH

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Evaluating the Effectiveness of the E-learning Experience in Some Universities in Saudi Arabia from Male Students Perceptions

By Abdullah Algahtani

A Thesis Submitted for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy

School of Education University of Durham

2011

ABSTRACT

This study applies social science methodology to the innovation of e-learning so that decision makers and other stakeholders can assess aspects of its effectiveness, to provide a more secure base for action. In this study, e-learning s effectiveness was evaluated at two universities in Saudi Arabia, through male learners perceptions. Some account was taken of variables to assess statistically significant differences in their views. The data was collected by mixed methods: using a questionnaire...