E-Learning Acceptance and Challenges in the Arab Region

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Author(s): Nasim Matar (Anglia Ruskin University, UK), Ziad Hunaiti (Anglia Ruskin University, UK), Shahid Halling (Talal Abu Gazala Group, Jordan)and Šadi Matar (Ministry of Communications and Transport, Sarajevo, Bosnia)
Copyright: 2011
Pages: 17
Source title: ICT Acceptance, Investment and Organization: Cultural Practices and Values in the Arab World
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Salam Abdallah (Abu Dhabi University, UAE)and Fayez Ahmad Albadri (ADMA-OPCO, Abu Dhabi, UAE)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60960-048-8.ch013

Keywords: Computer Science & IT / Global Information Technology / Human Aspects of Technology / Information Science Reference

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This chapter discusses the status and quality of e-learning in Arab Universities located in the Middle East. The first objective of the study was to provide an analytical overview of the use of e-learning and its quality in these universities located in the Middle East region. Another objective is to fill the gap in literature in this particular topic regarding the Middle East region. Also draw into different solutions and recommendations in order to make a successful match that will result in a better adoption and serving of the e-learning technology. The study was based on two different approaches that include a survey to navigate the official web sites of universities in the region plus a questionnaire to fetch for the current stand of e-learning quality in the region. The results of each approach have been analyzed, and the outcomes and recommendations have been presented which can be used for future adoption and other related studies.

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