ERIC Number: EJ1478933
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
Pages: 11
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Assessment of Interactive e-Learning Platforms for Business Statistics and Analytics
Raymond Papp
Research in Higher Education Journal, v46 2025
While eLearning digital homework platforms have been around for several years, it was only during the COVID pandemic that they moved to the mainstream as face-to-face teaching was replaced by hybrid and even fully online course delivery. Teachers have used the eLearning platforms to reach students remotely yet there has been little research on their success and use as classes resume their normal delivery methods post pandemic. The two major players in the eLearning marketplace for Business Statistics and Analytics are Pearson and Cengage. Anonymous student outcome performance data was collected over several academic years from direct student performance on each of the course learning outcomes. To master the statistical and analytics topics covered in the course, students solve homework problems from each chapter which assess their comprehension of the chapter's topics along with Excel assignments which afford students the ability to master hands-on problem solving and critical thinking skills using Excel spreadsheets. There has been little research on these specific eLearning platforms and almost no comparative research; this research will add to the existing research on eLearning platforms and allow faculty to compare the achievement of student outcomes using these platforms. Since assurance of learning and assessment of student outcomes is required for accreditation, the research findings will be applicable to all institutions who are working on or pursuing continuing accreditation. This research will explore two major eLearning platforms and the extent to which achievement of student learning outcomes is achieved with respect to assurance of learning.
Descriptors: Business Education, Statistics Education, Online Courses, Learning Management Systems, Academic Achievement, Assignments, Computer Software, Homework, Corporations, Outcomes of Education, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Spreadsheets, Quality Assurance, Accreditation (Institutions), College Students
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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