Title :
The e-learning applications on higher education: Its actual and future significance. Statistical validation
Author :
Mareca, Pilar ; Bosch, Vicente Alcober
Author_Institution :
Dipt. de Fis. Aplic., ETSI de Telecomun. (UPM), Madrid, Spain
Abstract :
In this paper we analyze the evolution and the importance of the e-learning resources in the global higher education with a vision for the future. Its interest is due to the fact that these resources are switching from being mere support and complement for education to becoming directly involved in more advanced studies, including the participation of colleges of renowned prestige. The statistical methods are very important for the interpretation and validation of the e-learning resources. For this reason, in this work we deal also with the analysis of an important test: the hypothesis test, its validity and accurate application. We discuss the edition of a Wikipedia article by first year UPM (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid) students in such a way.
Keywords :
Web sites; computer aided instruction; further education; statistical testing; Universidad Politécnica de Madrid; Wikipedia article; college; e-learning application; e-learning resources; first year UPM students; higher education; hypothesis test; statistical method; statistical validation; Electronic learning; Electronic publishing; Encyclopedias; Europe; Internet; Silicon compounds; alternative hypotheses; distance education; e-learning; editing the Wikipedia; hypothesis testing; statistical significance;
Conference_Titel :
Information Systems and Technologies (CISTI), 2012 7th Iberian Conference on
Conference_Location :
Madrid
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-2843-2