In collaboration with Payame Noor University and Iranian Electronic Learning Association
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University Website Quality Improvement Using Intuitionistic Fuzzy Preference Ranking Model

Gholam Ali Montazer

Volume 1, Issue 2 , October 2018, Pages 9-30

Abstract
  Website is the first interaction tool between user and organization in every online business. The basic goal of every website is to provide information through its content. Nowadays, website content is considered to be a strategic issue for online businesses which will contribute to user attraction and ...  Read More

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The Relationship between Thinking Styles and Entrepreneurship Characteristics of Faculty Members in the Distance Education System

Reza Norouzzadeh; Bayram Aghapour

Volume 1, Issue 2 , October 2018, Pages 31-44

Abstract
  Faculty members are of the main components of the higher education system and universities with a significant role in educating entrepreneurs. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between thinking styles and entrepreneurship characteristics of faculty members of distance learning. ...  Read More

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Simple and Multiple Relationships among Perceived Ease of Use and Perceived Usefulness with E-Learning Acceptance in Universities’ Instructors

Samaneh Ebrahimi; Mehdi Moeinikia; Adel Zahed Babelan

Volume 1, Issue 2 , October 2018, Pages 45-50

Abstract
  Nowadays, fast technological development has increased society's dependence on information technology. One of the technology variants is the online learning, which is one of the challenges of a higher education’s institutions. The purpose of this study was to examine simple and multiple relationships ...  Read More

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Offering the Model of E-Learning Quality Enhancement at Payame Noor University

Marjan Masomifard

Volume 1, Issue 2 , October 2018, Pages 51-62

Abstract
  The present study aims at identifying the appropriate approach to improve the quality of e-learning in Payame Noor University. The research is applied in terms of purpose, is descriptive in terms of nature, and is a mixed method in terms of implementation applying an interview and a survey. The research ...  Read More

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The Role of Psychological Needs in Forecasting the Goal Orientation and Mental Health of Students in Distance Education System

Nasim Saeid

Volume 1, Issue 2 , October 2018, Pages 63-80

Abstract
  The purpose of this study was to determine the predictive power of goal orientation and mental health according to psychological needs of students in distance education System in the academic year of 2016-2017. The statistical population of the study was 1471 students in distance education system among ...  Read More

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The Role of Faculty Development on Social Capital In Distance Education Context (Case: Payame Noor University)

Sana Safari

Volume 1, Issue 2 , October 2018, Pages 81-94

Abstract
  This study aimed to explain a role of faculty development on social capital in distance education. The research method was descriptive and data analysis method was SEM that Sample size was determined 181 faculty members of Tehran branch of Payam Noor University by Stratified random sampling. Faculty ...  Read More