Methodology for Research on the Effectiveness of Online Learning

NIT6130 INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH
ASSIGNMENT 3 – METHODOLOGY

Table of Contents
Table of Contents.................................................................................................................................ii
1.1 Research Problem and Reorganized Collected Literature..........................................................2
1.1.1 Research Problem Statement...............................................................................................2
1.1.2 Reorganized Collected Literature........................................................................................3
1.2 Types of Methodology...............................................................................................................4
1.2.1 Qualitative and Quantitative Methodologies.......................................................................4
1.2.2 Type of Chosen Methodology.............................................................................................5
1.3 Review of the Existing Methodologies......................................................................................5
1.3.1 Selected Sub-Problem.........................................................................................................5
1.3.2 Analysis of the Selected Methodologies.............................................................................5
1.3.3 Relevance of the Research Problem....................................................................................7
1.3.4 Summary of the Reviewed Methodologies.........................................................................7
1.4 Proposed Methodology...............................................................................................................7
1.4.1 Identification and Justification............................................................................................8
1.4.2 Benefits and Limitations.....................................................................................................8
1.4.3 Framework and Explanation...............................................................................................9
List of References...............................................................................................................................10
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Chapter 1
Methodology
The prime aim of the assignment is to develop the relevant set of methodologies for my
research thesis. The research is based on the effectiveness of the online learning in which
I have already completed the two assignments. The first assignment has presented the
literature review and the second assignment consists of the methods and issues and to
find solutions to the particular problems. In this assignment, there will be critical
investigation and examination of the research methodologies and an efficient and reliable
methodology will be selected for finding solutions to the research problem with greater
ease and flexibility. The assignment is segmented into a number of sections and
subsections.
The first task in the assignment will reflect on the research problems and subproblems on
the basis of the collected literature. The next task will offer the detail description of the
methodologies and approaches and the third task will review analyze and evaluate the
literature and problems in an effective way. In the last task, I will reflect on the selected
methodologies and their effectiveness in the research. The central idea of the assignment
is to find the best and suitable methodology for the research thesis so as to bring the
definite conclusion in the minds of the reader about the research problem.
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1.1 Research Problem and Reorganized Collected Literature
1.1.1 Research Problem Statement
The topic of my research is the effectiveness of online learning where a number of
researchers and philosophers have tried their best to present and review the subject in
their own way. The growth of online learning has been tremendously increasing with the
expansion of the information technology in the environment. The flexibility and
adaptability of e-learning attract the attention of the wide number of students all over the
world for gaining the online education. In addition with the number of advantages like
low costs and easy access, more comfortable learning environment, convenience and
flexibility, greater ability to concentrate etc. but at the same time it also involves the
number of issues which needs to be critically considered such as technical issues, time
management.
The researchers have found the number of issues that hinder the continuous growth and
development of the modern education i.e. online learning. There are many students who
are not provided with the strong internet connection which is required for the online
access to the education courses and hence they are not able to catch up with their co-
learners. Also, management is another issue with the online learning and a difficult task
for the e-learners. Mostly the adults are using the web-based learning programs as it
offers flexibility in time and place but it would be difficult for them to regularly avail the
courses due to their other commitments.
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