Models and Frameworks for a Successful Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Implementation

Ayman Ahmed AlQudah

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Models and Frameworks for a Successful Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Implementation

Ayman Ahmed AlQudah

Published in American Journal of Software Engineering and Applications (Volume 3, Issue 4)

Received: 21 June 2014 Accepted: 31 July 2014 Published: 20 August 2014

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E-learning has become one of the major components in education processes, and it is one of the most important elements in which universities can attain a competitive advantage. Virtual learning environment (VLE), which is considered as a subpart of the LMS, allows educators and educational systems to go beyond place and ti.me in communication with every student. For this reason universities focus on having LMS, for it helps users access educational sources that is not only reliable, but also has the possibility to be integrated with other systems available at the university. The paper highlights and explores the different theories and methodologies related to implementing and switching virtual learning environment successfully. Many previous studies, framework, theories and models have been reviewed; those models and frameworks identify how successful the implementation of virtual learning environments is in higher educational institutes.

Published in	American Journal of Software Engineering and Applications (Volume 3, Issue 4)
DOI	10.11648/j.ajsea.20140304.11
Page(s)	33-45
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E-Learing, Virtual Learning, Educational Sources Online

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Deanship of E-Learning and Distance Learning, University of Dammam, Ad Dammam, Saudi Arabia

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