Challenges of implementing e-learning in a Pakistani university
The integration of e-learning programs into the educational system has reshaped the process of acquisition and dissemination of knowledge throughout the society. Although numbers of researchers approve of the effectiveness of e-learning integration in terms of the innovation it offers to engage with...
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Hong Kong Bao Long Accounting & Secretarial Limited
2012-09-01
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| author | Ijaz A. Qureshi Khola Ilyas Robina Yasmin Michael Whitty |
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| description | The integration of e-learning programs into the educational system has reshaped the process of acquisition and dissemination of knowledge throughout the society. Although numbers of researchers approve of the effectiveness of e-learning integration in terms of the innovation it offers to engage with students does not guarantee the success of e-learning programs. This can be observed in developing countries like Pakistan, which have not yet been able to benefit fully from the advantages of e-learning. Though the importance of this issue is theoretically highlighted in research, empirical evidence is scarce particularly regarding developing countries like Pakistan.Therefore, the purpose of this study is to identify the issues, related to e-learning through the feedback captured from students and provide strategies to successfully overcome the issues. In order to achieve this purpose, a number of issues prevailing in a Pakistani private university were identified through in depth literature review and discussion with the students. The findings demonstrated electricity failure and English proficiency as the most significant barriers to successful integration of e-learning. Lastly conclusion was drawn and suggestions were made on the basis of issues identified. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-fb5ca977f17546bc918e8cd24798fac92022-12-21T18:42:17ZengHong Kong Bao Long Accounting & Secretarial LimitedKnowledge Management & E-Learning: An International Journal2073-79042012-09-0143310324Challenges of implementing e-learning in a Pakistani universityIjaz A. QureshiKhola IlyasRobina YasminMichael WhittyThe integration of e-learning programs into the educational system has reshaped the process of acquisition and dissemination of knowledge throughout the society. Although numbers of researchers approve of the effectiveness of e-learning integration in terms of the innovation it offers to engage with students does not guarantee the success of e-learning programs. This can be observed in developing countries like Pakistan, which have not yet been able to benefit fully from the advantages of e-learning. Though the importance of this issue is theoretically highlighted in research, empirical evidence is scarce particularly regarding developing countries like Pakistan.Therefore, the purpose of this study is to identify the issues, related to e-learning through the feedback captured from students and provide strategies to successfully overcome the issues. In order to achieve this purpose, a number of issues prevailing in a Pakistani private university were identified through in depth literature review and discussion with the students. The findings demonstrated electricity failure and English proficiency as the most significant barriers to successful integration of e-learning. Lastly conclusion was drawn and suggestions were made on the basis of issues identified.http://www.kmel-journal.org/ojs/index.php/online-publication/article/view/174/145e-LearningHigher educationPakistani university |
| spellingShingle | Ijaz A. Qureshi Khola Ilyas Robina Yasmin Michael Whitty Challenges of implementing e-learning in a Pakistani university Knowledge Management & E-Learning: An International Journal e-Learning Higher education Pakistani university |
| title | Challenges of implementing e-learning in a Pakistani university |
| title_full | Challenges of implementing e-learning in a Pakistani university |
| title_fullStr | Challenges of implementing e-learning in a Pakistani university |
| title_full_unstemmed | Challenges of implementing e-learning in a Pakistani university |
| title_short | Challenges of implementing e-learning in a Pakistani university |
| title_sort | challenges of implementing e learning in a pakistani university |
| topic | e-Learning Higher education Pakistani university |
| url | http://www.kmel-journal.org/ojs/index.php/online-publication/article/view/174/145 |
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