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Examining E-Learning Barriers As Perceived By Faculty Members Of Engineering Colleges In The Jordanian Universities

Muhammad K. AL-ALAWNEH
Pages
22–40
Publication Date
2014-03-01
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The finding of the study shows that, overall, the three barriers domains were high.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Employing computer's technology that includes e-learning system in the field of Engineering is a vital issue which needs to be discussed.
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Key Findings & Data:Therefore, this study purposed to examine e-learning barriers as perceived by faculty members of engineering in three major universities in Jordan (Yarmouk University, Jordan University of Science and Technology, and Al-Balqaa Applied University) in the second semester of 2012.
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Conclusion & Impact:The finding of the study shows that, overall, the three barriers domains were high.
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⚙️Variables:E-learning Barriers · Higher Education · Engineering Faculty Members

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Employing computer's technology that includes e-learning system in the field of Engineering is a vital issue which needs to be discussed. Therefore, this study purposed to examine e-learning barriers as perceived by faculty members of engineering in three major universities in Jordan (Yarmouk University, Jordan University of Science and Technology, and Al-Balqaa Applied University) in the second semester of 2012. The study's instrument was distributed to collect the data from a sample of 176 faculty members who are involved in delivering online courses through web-based management tool. The finding of the study shows that, overall, the three barriers domains were high. However, the results show that online degree experience and the gender of participants' variables were no significant. Based on the results, the study suggested that institutions of higher education should set a vision and a strategic plan to encourage faculty members to offer online courses and provide them with training and professional development to follow up with technology.

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AL-ALAWNEH, M. K. (2014). Examining E-Learning Barriers As Perceived By Faculty Members Of Engineering Colleges In The Jordanian Universities. Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education, Cilt: 15 - Sayı: 1, 22–40. https://ajindex.com/articles/140242

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