Quality management of eLearning for medical education: current situation and outlook.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In 2008, the German Council of Science had advised universities to establish a quality management system (QMS) that conforms to international standards. The system was to be implemented within 5 years, i.e., until 2014 at the latest. The aim of the present study was to determine whether a QMS suitable for electronic learning (eLearning) domain of medical education to be used across Germany has meanwhile been identified.

Methods

We approached all medical universities in Germany (n=35), using an anonymous questionnaire (8 domains, 50 items).

Results

Our results (response rate 46.3%) indicated very reluctant application of QMS in eLearning and a major information deficit at the various institutions.

Conclusions

Authors conclude that under the limitati

SUBMITTER: Abrusch J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4446651 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature