Review of the multi strateg ic effective online teaching model for undergraduate students in computer sciences courses

Abstract

Institutions offering online courses must consider the experience of the students within their courses. Changes can be implemented when students provide feedback to enhance their learning experience. This research was performed with a sample of 101 students in the computer sciences discipline from a public university in Puerto Rico. Results suggest that students are satisfied with their experience in the courses that were part of the investigation. All content for the courses in this research were offered 100% online. The courses implemented the best practices in online education suggested by the Multi-Strategic Effective Online Teaching Model. The students’ perception of the course structure suggests the effectiveness of the model, as they described their experience with positive adjectives. Participants were also totally or very satisfied with what they learned through the course. The three most meaningful experiences for the students were the flexibility to study on their own path with the asynchronous content, the organization and structure used to present the course content, and the videos presenting the course content. Based on the results, the Multi-Strategic Effective Online Teaching Model provides a good framework for the design of effective online courses.