Title of article :
Devising ethical codes for e-contents in e-learning
Author/Authors :
Mohammadi, Aeen Department of E-learning in Medical Education - Center for Excellence in E-learning in Medical Education - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Mojtahedzadeh, Rita Department of E-learning in Medical Education - Center for Excellence in E-learning in Medical Education - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Asadzandi, Shadi School of Health Management and Information Science - Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Rashidi, Hamed English Language and Literature Faculty - University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
Abstract :
Background: Promoting ethics is one of the goals of education, but the free flow of communication and divulging unethical
behaviors in e-learning make the urgent need to clarify ethical values. Therefore, the aim of this study was to prepare ethical codes to
develop and deliver e-contents.
Methods: A draft of e-content ethical codes was prepared based on the literature review. Then, it was further revised by e-learning,
medical education, ethics, and e-content experts. Finally, the draft was finalized through a 2-round Delphi process among related
experts all over the country.
Results: The final document of e-content ethical codes, including introduction, definitions, and 7 ethical code statements, was
devised.
Conclusion: Considering the difference between e-content and other kinds of publications, this set of ethical codes can be used
straightforwardly to assess ethical aspects of e-contents.
Keywords :
Ethical codes , E-content , E-learning , Delphi method
Journal title :
Medical Journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran
