Preliminary study on leaner perceptions and learner performance of OER integrated online courseware

Abstract

Technology-infused distance education is the fastest growing sector in modern education. Online learning has become an ubiquitous concept in modern education, while online learning systems provide a rich and flexible learning environment to facilitate the acquisition of knowledge. Open Educational Resources (ORE) which gives and new face for the open and online learning in modern education system. The learner perceptions on course development is one of most essential factor that every course designer must consider. This research study is aiming on conducting a preliminary investigation on learner perceptions of OER integrated online course ware. The study has been carried out in the Faculty of Information Technology of University of Moratuwa. Target group of learners were participated in the research study in the course module E-Education in the Level 4 Semester I. The outcome of this research study will be an input for the OER courseware development with the support of proper pedagogical features.