Learning with lecture recordings: key issues for end-users

Computer-based recording of live presentations has become a widespread method of producing learning materials in both higher education and companies. The success of such contents depends on their acceptance by the end-users working with the materials. From their point of view, the support of certain features and, thus, the choice of formats used for network delivery and replay are crucial issues. We present a list of key factors from the end-user´s perspective and report on a user study carried out to evaluate a number of formats used for delivering recorded presentations to learners.