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E-learning through learning management systems (LMS) provides the advantages of effective learning content, higher information consistency, and easier update of content. Understanding of parameters that affect the effectiveness of learning management systems is crucial if academic institutions are to introduce e-learning through LMS. The objectives of the study are: (i) To identify the parameters that enhance the quality of learning management systems (ii) To analyze the quality enhancing parameters of LMS (iii) To suggest measures to overcome the problems if any associated with the learning management systems for faculty development programme. The study employs a descriptive research method. The primary data was collected using a self- designed questionnaire using google forms facility from 200 faculty members teaching at public and private colleges in Hyderabad, India. Initial refinement of the questionnaire was done through a pilot study with 30 responses. Data gathered were analyzed using SPSS Statistics 25. Basic statistics analysis was done to describe the characteristic of the frequency, percentage, mean, variance, and standard deviation. Non-parametric test such as Mann-Whitney U-test was used to test the significant difference between the two groups of faculty members i.e., those working at private and public colleges and also gender wise variations. For testing hypotheses, one sample t- test was used. The findings from the study are: (i) the hypotheses tested have established that the quality parameter values are significantly higher than their corresponding weighted mean scores. (ii) The quality parameter “propriety” does not get influenced by gender. (iii) Quality parameters are not influenced by the type of institution. The study also makes recommendations for faculty members, students, and LMS developers aiming at contributing a milestone in enhancing the quality of learning management systems offering e-learning.
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