MODULAR RAPID E-LEARNING FRAMEWORK (MORELF) IN DESKTOP VIRTUALIZATION ENVIRONMENT: An Effective Hybrid Implementation in Nurse Education

Generally it is not easy for an instructor to prepare and deliver electronic courses via elearning.
Therefore it is necessary to work and develop an easy system. In this context module
technology was used to for provide modularity in conducting educational development of elearning
course. Then, rapid e-learning was used for more quick and easy course development.
In order to implement modular rapid e-learning, a desktop virtual environment was set up.
Modular rapid e-learning was used by teachers and students in a one semester course and
student success and reactions were evaluated. And also the overall hybrid system cost was
calculated and reported. In implementation we combined modular course design with rapid elearning
and desktop virtualization in education of 3rd year nursing students for a one semester
course. The effectiveness of this hybrid method was evaluated with respect to students’
success, students’ opinions and over all cost effectiveness. It was seen that the hybrid method
was educationally more effective than traditional method comparing with previous year
students' success and fit with students’ requirements. The cost reduction was %41 comparing
with traditional desktop and e-learning system.