Developing a Web-Based Learning Management System (LMS) for Master’s Thesis Process in the Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

Background: A large number of students enrolled in many universities and the low ratio supervisors to student have challenged process developing education research. Today, information communication technology (ICT) tools changed learning environments. We assessed improvement challenges thesis for Master’s degree virtual using management systems (LMS). Methods: This study is a translational research design focusing on adaptation educational was conducted three stages: Preparation, implementation, assessment Shahid Beheshti University Medical Sciences 2017. In preparation stage, we matched LMS with technical support requirements. experimental effectiveness web-based system (LMS) 67, 65, 51 master 2017, 2018, 2019, respectively, they were followed two years. post- program quality criteria. The data analyzed by descriptive statistics (mean standard deviation), analysis variance (ANOVA), post-hoc tests. Results: Data 67 as first entry group collected after years implementation 22 criteria extracted literature review validated focus discussion. results students’ perspective showed that scores comparison other alternative methods at desirable level score > 7), social network email mostly moderate level, meeting almost less < 4). supervisors’ also level. ANOVA result most statistically significant 95% CI. indicated higher all from viewpoints (95% CI: 8.76 ± 0.83) 8.71 0.64), respectively. Conclusions: this implementing twice more successful achieving considered than terms both perspectives. Implementation process, which significantly affects quantity through feedback quality, saves time, increases rate completion.