Evaluating the effectiveness of factors affecting the development of virtual education in the COVID-19 era based on SCORM model (Case Study: Ferdowsi University of Mashhad)

This study evaluates the effectiveness of factors affecting the development of virtual education in the era of COVID-19 based on SCORM model from the viewpoint of students at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad. SCORM includes six dimensions that provide a comprehensive picture of the implementation process of a web-based learning management system. This research is a descriptive survey in terms of practical purpose and in terms of the data collection method. The statistical population of this research includes all postgraduate students in 2019. According to Morgan's table, the sample size is 370 people. The data collection tool is a researcher-made questionnaire, and the validity and reliability of the questionnaire are confirmed. The stratified random sampling method is used to distribute the questionnaires. One-sample t-test and "SPSS" software are used to test the research hypotheses. The results of the research showed that in the era of COVID-19 pandemic, virtual education has been effective and at a higher than average level in all six dimensions of SCORM standard (Accessibility, Consistency, Financial facilities, Durability, ability to run, reusability) and every six hypotheses are confirmed. Based on this, it is concluded that the virtual education programs planned at the Ferdowsi University of Mashhad are on the right path and can be strengthened and developed by receiving periodic feedback. Also, considering the successful performance of virtual education in the pandemic, in the future, this technology can be used as an effective supplement in educational and research activities in the university.