The Feasibility Study Implement of Virtual Courses of Biosafety for Post-Graduates Students in Iran University of Medical Science in 2018: A short communication. Zanko J Med Sci 2018; 19 (62) :53-60
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Background and Aim: Virtual education and E-learning have developed during past decade. All countries have tried to promote this new technology. They employed E-learning in economic and education. This study was conducted to evaluate the feasibility of virtual education in the educational courses of Biosafety for post-graduates students in Iran University of Medical Science as students in 2018.
Material and Method: In this descriptive cross-sectional study data were collected by a questionnaire from 146 students. Students were MA and PhD students in basic sciences. The validity was confirmed with experts. Reliability of questionnaire calculated 76% through Cronbach's alpha. Data were analyzed with SPSS16.
Results: The results showed that most of students have claimed virtual educational courses of Biosafety is possible. Most of them (90%) were interested in virtual courses. However, there are some challenges in terms of infrastructure such as financial and technical resources, personnel and Culture.
Conclusion: It seems infrastructures have vital role for virtual education development. Shortages in every infrastructure discourage students.
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General Received: 2018/03/17 | Accepted: 2018/06/12 | ePublished: 2018/10/15