Increased popularity through compliance with usability guidelines in e-learning Web sites
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Date
2009Type
- Journal Article
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Abstract
This article identifies and measures correlations between compliance with usability guidelines and the popularity of a Web site. A sample of e-learning Web sites was reviewed and their usability scored using a Web-based evaluation system developed during the study. This usability score was then tested against five different ranking systems using Spearman’s Rank correlation. The results of these tests show a strong correlation between compliance with usability guidelines and Web site popularity. The five ranking systems also showed positive correlations to each-other and to the usability of the sites. The conclusion drawn from these results is that compliance with usability guidelines could be a way to achieve higher Web site popularity and visitor numbers. Show more
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https://doi.org/10.3929/ethz-a-005921621Publication status
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Journal / series
International Journal of Information Technology and Web EngineeringVolume
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IGI PublishingSubject
E-Learning; Electronic learning; Usability; Web-based learning; Web site design; Web site developmentOrganisational unit
00060 - Abt. ETH-Bibliothek / ETH-Bibliothek
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