eLEM: A novel e-Learner Experience Model

Hammad, Rawad; Odeh, Mohammed; khan, zaheer

Abstract

Many e-learning artefacts have been developed and promoted based on their ability to enhance learning and e-learner experience. However, there is a lack of precise definition of what the e-learner experience implies and associated models to inform this experience. This paper introduces a novel e-Learner Experience Model (eLEM) along with its roots in: (i) e-learning domain research, and (ii) user experience/usability. It also proposes a definition for the e-learner experience model based on the particularities of e-learning. eLEM has been derived based on a state of the art literature review and consists of a number of constructs along with measures of their effectiveness in evaluating the e-learner experience in an e-learning environment. eLEM has been comprehensively evaluated using a set of sufficient and representative case studies. It has also demonstrated modelling the e-learner’s experience in various contexts and identified four key challenges for further research. Finally, the eLEM has been integrated with the HeLPS e-learning framework and contributed to validating its process-centric models.

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: May 10, 2017
• Publication Date: Aug 1, 2017
• Deposit Date: Aug 2, 2017
• Publicly Available Date: Aug 22, 2017
• Journal: International Arab Journal of Information Technology
• Print ISSN: 1683-3198
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 14
• Issue: 4A
• Pages: 586-597
• Keywords: e-learner experience, e-learning evaluation, learner modelling, user experience, usability, Technology-Enhanced Learning/e-learning
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/898723
• Publisher URL: http://ccis2k.org/iajit/?option=com_content&task=view&id=1374&Itemid=437
• Contract Date: Aug 2, 2017