E-Learning in Jordanian Higher Education

This study seeks to understand the current level of e-learning and to investigate the challenges to the successful implementation of e-learning in Jordanian higher education from the perspectives of faculty members at selected Jordanian universities. Analyses of emailed survey data from 157 faculty members showed that the level of faculty knowledge of e-learning was good (M = 3.049) on the 4-point Likert scale. The usage of e-learning by the faculties was often (M = 3.640) on the 5-point Likert scale. Ratings of the policy and support barriers indicated that Yarmouk University faculty members benefit from the technical support that their departments offer to implement e-learning, but the overall responses to the policy and support barriers were undecided (M = 3.567). Also, overall Yarmouk University faculty members’ responses to the infrastructure and resources barriers were undecided (3.482). Attitude item responses showed that Yarmouk University faculty members have positive attitudes and a willingness to implement e-learning in their teaching (M = 3.913). Also, responses showed a degree of satisfaction from faculty members on preparation and development plans and strategies (M = 3.668). They showed that they did not have obstacles in preparation and development and that they benefited from their plans and strategies. The results showed that there were no differences between males and females on e-learning knowledge, usage, and barriers. Whereas technology skills, technology training, academic departments (sports, economics, literature, education, and law), and access to the internet affected faculty implementation of e-learning positively, and years of teaching experience negatively. Additional university access to e-learning, both for men and women, can highly benefit Yarmouk University faculties and should have a positive effect on their students who participate in a global knowledge economy.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of Kansas

Year dc:date.issued

2022

Author dc:creator

• Alnemrat, Areen A

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Zhao, Yong

• Educational technology

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright held by the author.

Language dc:language.iso

en

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http://dissertations.umi.com/ku:18431

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:kuscholarworks.ku.edu:1808/38936