Exploring user experience of learning management system

• Published in: The international journal of information and learning technology Vol. 38; no. 4; pp. 344 - 363
• Main Authors: Maslov, Ilia, Nikou, Shahrokh, Hansen, Preben
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Emerald Publishing Limited 12-08-2021
• Subjects: College Students; Computer-assisted learning; e-learning; Electronic Learning; Foreign Countries; Learning Management Systems; Moodle; Outcomes of Education; Student Attitudes; Usability; User experience; Finland; Learning management systems; Computer-assisted learning; User experience; e-learning; Moodle
• ISSN: 2056-4880; 2056-4899; 2056-4899
• DOI: 10.1108/IJILT-03-2021-0046

PurposeThis paper aims to explore the perspectives of university students on the learning management system (LMS) and determine factors that influence user experience and the outcomes of e-learning.Design/methodology/approachThis paper employs a mixed-method approach. For qualitative data, 20 semi-structure interviews were conducted. Moreover, for quantitative data, a short survey was developed and distributed among the potential respondents.FindingsThe results showed that students, particularly in programs where courses are mainly offered online, are dependent on such learning platforms. Moreover, the use of modular object-oriented dynamic learning environment (Moodle) as an application of LMS was rated positively, and e-learning was considered as an effective sustainable learning solution in current conditions.Originality/valueThe authors have illustrated empirically how the notion of UX of the LMS provides a means of exploring both students' participation in e-learning and their intention towards using such learning platforms.