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E-learning Framework for Saudi Universities

Authors:
Abdullah Alqahtani

Keywords: E-learning; Saudi higher education; Initial framework.

Abstract:
The emergence of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in teaching and learning has brought significant changes in the educational settings of students and teachers. The usage of E-learning in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) academic institutions is still in its early stage and its impact is insignificant. In Saudi Arabian universities, there is a need to improve the understanding of how to deal with the new technology, how to meet the staff and students requirements for teaching and learning, and how to tackle students’ lack of motivation concerning independent learning. Hence, this study aims to identify the main issues that are hindering the use of modern techniques of E-learning in Saudi Arabian educational system effectively, such as personal factor, and learning attributes. This study provides an initial framework that can be used as a detailed, structured E-learning roadmap by stakeholders in Saudi universities, as well as those in developing countries. A mixed-methods approach (an explanatory sequential design) will be carried out in Saudi Arabian universities. This study is part of research project and it is anticipated that the findings will increase the awareness of the use and effectiveness of E-learning systems in Saudi’s higher education sector.

Pages: 17 to 25

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2019

Publication date: February 24, 2019

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-4367

ISBN: 978-1-61208-689-7

Location: Athens, Greece

Dates: from February 24, 2019 to February 28, 2019