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Autor/inn/en | Al-Azawei, Ahmed; Parslow, Patrick; Lundqvist, Karsten |
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Titel | Barriers and Opportunities of e-Learning Implementation in Iraq: A Case of Public Universities |
Quelle | In: International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 17 (2016) 5, S.126-146 (21 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift
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Sprache | englisch |
Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
ISSN | 1492-3831 |
Schlagwörter | Barriers; Educational Opportunities; Electronic Learning; Program Implementation; Public Colleges; Universities; Foreign Countries; Developing Nations; Blended Learning; Technology Uses in Education; Adoption (Ideas); College Faculty; Undergraduate Students; Data Collection; Surveys; Semi Structured Interviews; Focus Groups; Data Analysis; Educational Technology; Iraq Bildungsangebot; Bildungschance; University; Universität; Ausland; Developing country; Developing countries; Entwicklungsland; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Ideas; Ideenfindung; Fakultät; Data capture; Datensammlung; Survey; Umfrage; Befragung; Auswertung; Unterrichtsmedien; Irak |
Abstract | Although the implementation of e-learning initiatives has reached advanced stages in developed countries, it is still in its infancy in many developing nations and the Middle East in particular. Recently, few public universities in Iraq have initiated limited attempts to use e-learning alongside traditional classrooms. However, different obstacles are preventing successful adoption of this technology. The present research aimed to highlight challenges that hinder effective implementation of e-learning in Iraq and recommend possible solutions to tackle them. A total of 108 respondents voluntarily participated in this research. They consisted of academic staff (N=74), professors in charge of e-learning (N=3), and undergraduate students (N=31). Three methods were used to collect data: a survey instrument, semi-structured interviews, and focus groups. Data was then analyzed and reported quantitatively and qualitatively. This provided in-depth understanding to the current status of e-learning in public Iraqi universities and highlighted major hindrances of its successful application. Based on this analysis, the study proffered many recommendations that should be considered in order to fully benefit from e-learning technologies. (As Provided). |
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Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |
Update | 2020/1/01 |