the rate of using components of standards in designing electronic courses in educational contents of state-virtual universities in iran

the purpose of this study was to evaluate the rate of using standards of designing electronic courses in educational contents of state-virtual universities in iran. the method of the study was a descriptive-survey one. the statistical population was the educational content of electronic courses in state-virtual universities such as university of science and technology, and shiraz university. data collection was done through interview and observation and for recording data; a researcher-made check list was used. cronbach alpha coefficient of the check list was calculated 0/95. the data were analyzed through frequency tables, one sample t-test, kolmogorov-sminov and friedman test. results showed that using seven criteria for designing electronic courses and their components were suitable and appropriate. in addition, friedman test results indicated ranking of criteria in the form of page layout, general information, language, organization, recourses, availability and evaluation. finally, priority of indicators for each component was also determined.