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Evaluation of a global blended learning MBA programme

  • Yongmei Bentley
    ,
  • Habte Selassie
    ,
  • Elizabeth Parkin
Research Output: Contribution to journal Article Peer-review

Abstract

This paper evaluates the design and implementation of a UK university’s global blended learning MBA programme which combines e-learning with face-to-face teaching. The primary aim of the research was to investigate the learning experience and perceptions of the students, and to use the findings to evaluate the effectiveness of the course design and delivery system. Action research was used, with longitudinal data collected over a threeyear period (2008–2010). Three survey rounds were conducted focussing on Oman, one of the UK University’s main overseas learning collaborating centres. The three rounds yielded 116 valid responses in total. The first survey showed a fairly high level of student satisfaction with the programme but also indicated areas that needed further improvement. The impacts of subsequent changes in the programme were investigated in the second and third surveys. Feedback from these helped develop further changes in the learning content and delivery approach of the programme. The study contributes to a better understanding of global blended learning initiatives, and offers insights to managers on improving course management, enriching learning content, enhancing teaching quality, and improving students’ satisfaction levels.

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Output type

Research Output: Contribution to journal Article Peer-review

Original language

English

Pages from-to (Number of pages)

Pages 5-87

Journal (Volume, Issue Number)

International Journal of Management Education (Volume 10, Issue 2)

Publication milestones

  • Published - 19/03/2012

Publication status

Published - 19/03/2012

ISSN

1472-8117

External Publication IDs

  • handle.net: 10547/244256
  • Scopus: 84864321602

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