Quality management applied to web-based courses

Abstract In this paper we develop a total quality management model to apply to web-based courses development. The model is based on the concepts suggested by quality leaders Deming and Juran. Throughout the paper we supplement the discussion with our own and our colleagues Web teaching experiences. We believe this is the pioneer attempt in this direction.

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