Title: Incorporating e-learning in a problem-solving-oriented accounting class

Authors: Shahriar M. Saadullah; Rajab A. Al-Esmail

Addresses: College of Business and Economics, Qatar University (QU), P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar ' College of Business and Economics, Qatar University (QU), P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar

Abstract: E-learning is now widespread in both academia and the workplace. Research to discover the best approach and setting for e-learning is ongoing. While there are many proponents of e-learning, it is not free from criticism. In this paper we briefly summarise the pros and cons of e-learning from past literature and conduct a case study to test e-learning in a problem-solving-oriented accounting course. Overall our findings are positive in both student participation in and perception of incorporating e-learning in an accounting course traditionally taught face-to-face using exams and assignments. The implications are discussed.

Keywords: accounting education; blended learning; e-learning; information and communications technology; ICT; information technology; problem solving; student participation; student perception; electronic learning; online learning.

DOI: 10.1504/IJTCS.2013.058808

International Journal of Teaching and Case Studies, 2013 Vol.4 No.3, pp.218 - 230

Received: 10 May 2013
Accepted: 03 Sep 2013
Published online: 28 Jun 2014 *

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