The Quality Standards in the Application of Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs)

The aim of this study is to determine the Standards of applying a virtual learning environment in higher education institutions, through the analysis of the literatures, and the appropriate previous studies. The researcher has identified a list of Standards that should be available to determine whether the higher education institutions have the ability to provide opportunities for the application of virtual learning. Eight criteria have been identified for this purpose with a set of indicators associated with each Standard to govern it. The eight Standards are:(the Quality in the aims VLEs, the Physical elements, software and human resources to VLEs, the tools of VLEs, the design of teaching materials for VLSs, the training and qualifying of University lecturer, the Guidance and tutoring for VL students, the social and cultural relations for VLEs and the physical environment for VLEs).