Online learning is said to be an innovative way of learning in the present high speed network setup. The World Wide Web Course Tool (WebCT), Blackboard and Moodle are used for teaching and learning in higher education institutions around the globe. This study investigated the impact of WebCT on students learning taking a course “Introduction to Computers in Business” offered at the College of Commerce and Economics, Sultan Qaboos University in the Sultanate of Oman. The finding showed that though the students have little exposure of WebCT at the beginning of the course but towards the end they have appreciated the importance and the use of WebCT as it is easily accessible from any Internet enabled location at any time. In addition it helps them in better understanding and learning the course material. The students preferred the course be taught face to face mode and enforced with supportive digital material for an additional benefits.

Online learning is said to be an innovative way of learning in the present high speed network setup. The World Wide Web Course Tool (WebCT), Blackboard and Moodle are used for teaching and learning in higher education institutions around the globe. This study investigated the impact of WebCT on ...