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Critical success factors for e-learning implementation in Egyptian public universities: a stakeholders' analysis
Higher education is witnessing major change worldwide and new methods of learning are emerging. Modern technologies are affecting the way educational institutions address learning challenges through presenting innovative solutions. E-learning is a form of education to which attention has increased w...
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| author | AlShabrawy, Hoda Salaheddin |
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| description | Higher education is witnessing major change worldwide and new methods of learning are emerging. Modern technologies are affecting the way educational institutions address learning challenges through presenting innovative solutions. E-learning is a form of education to which attention has increased worldwide. Flexibility provided by e-learning is makes it possible for universities around the world to enroll an increased number of students to meet the needs of all learners. The higher education system in Egypt faces several challenges which hinder it from development. It has become important for Egypt to strive to use new technologies to develop and strengthen higher education. Nevertheless, the take-up and use of e-learning in Egypt is still in its early stages and many difficulties and challenges need to be addressed in order for e-learning to be widely adopted. The present thesis studies the current situation of e-learning implementation and adoption at Egyptian public universities. The study analyzes the prospects of benefiting from e-learning in Egypt to minimize the problems facing the higher education system. The study further points out challenges that hinder the take up of e-learning and highlights the critical success factors needed in order to implement e-learning successfully in Egypt. Qualitative data was collected through conducting face-to-face semi-structured interviews with 21 top management officials, strategic planners, information technology experts, instructional designers, and professors teaching e-learning courses from different public universities. The thesis concludes with a set of policy recommendations in order to successfully implement e-learning in the higher education system. |
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| spelling | oai:fount.aucegypt.edu:etds-1064 Critical success factors for e-learning implementation in Egyptian public universities: a stakeholders' analysis AlShabrawy, Hoda Salaheddin Higher education is witnessing major change worldwide and new methods of learning are emerging. Modern technologies are affecting the way educational institutions address learning challenges through presenting innovative solutions. E-learning is a form of education to which attention has increased worldwide. Flexibility provided by e-learning is makes it possible for universities around the world to enroll an increased number of students to meet the needs of all learners. The higher education system in Egypt faces several challenges which hinder it from development. It has become important for Egypt to strive to use new technologies to develop and strengthen higher education. Nevertheless, the take-up and use of e-learning in Egypt is still in its early stages and many difficulties and challenges need to be addressed in order for e-learning to be widely adopted. The present thesis studies the current situation of e-learning implementation and adoption at Egyptian public universities. The study analyzes the prospects of benefiting from e-learning in Egypt to minimize the problems facing the higher education system. The study further points out challenges that hinder the take up of e-learning and highlights the critical success factors needed in order to implement e-learning successfully in Egypt. Qualitative data was collected through conducting face-to-face semi-structured interviews with 21 top management officials, strategic planners, information technology experts, instructional designers, and professors teaching e-learning courses from different public universities. The thesis concludes with a set of policy recommendations in order to successfully implement e-learning in the higher education system. 2015-06-01T07:00:00Z thesis application/pdf https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/65 https://fount.aucegypt.edu/context/etds/article/1064/viewcontent/Thesis_20__20Hoda_20Salaheddin_20AlShabrawy.pdf The author retains all rights with regard to copyright. The author certifies that written permission from the owner(s) of third-party copyrighted matter included in the thesis, dissertation, paper, or record of study has been obtained. The author further certifies that IRB approval has been obtained for this thesis, or that IRB approval is not necessary for this thesis. Insofar as this thesis, dissertation, paper, or record of study is an educational record as defined in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 USC 1232g), the author has granted consent to disclosure of it to anyone who requests a copy. Theses and Dissertations AUC Knowledge Fountain e-learning higher education |
| spellingShingle | e-learning higher education AlShabrawy, Hoda Salaheddin Critical success factors for e-learning implementation in Egyptian public universities: a stakeholders' analysis |
| title | Critical success factors for e-learning implementation in Egyptian public universities: a stakeholders' analysis |
| title_full | Critical success factors for e-learning implementation in Egyptian public universities: a stakeholders' analysis |
| title_fullStr | Critical success factors for e-learning implementation in Egyptian public universities: a stakeholders' analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Critical success factors for e-learning implementation in Egyptian public universities: a stakeholders' analysis |
| title_short | Critical success factors for e-learning implementation in Egyptian public universities: a stakeholders' analysis |
| title_sort | critical success factors for e learning implementation in egyptian public universities a stakeholders analysis |
| topic | e-learning higher education |
| url | https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/65 https://fount.aucegypt.edu/context/etds/article/1064/viewcontent/Thesis_20__20Hoda_20Salaheddin_20AlShabrawy.pdf |
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