Online Digital Book as Learning Material in University

Abstract

This development research aims to create online digital books that students can use at the university level. Development is carried out following the ADDIE development model, consisting of five stages: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. Validation is carried out with the assistance of material experts, media experts, and educational technology students. The initial data collection took place through interviews with lecturers and students at the Department of Educational Technology. During the analysis of needs, lecturers stated that they require online learning materials that students can use to understand better the materials, one of which is Digital Online Book. Media experts validated 86.0 % of the results, while material experts validated 88.6 % for an overall average of expert validation results of 87.9 per cent. Individual product trials yielded 86.0 per cent, small group trials yielded 84.0 %, and field trials yielded 88.0 %. The development and research concluded that the developed online digital book is feasible and valid for education. It demonstrates that developed online digital books are deserving of being used as instructional materials for students.