Abstract
Driven by the current circumstances of the COVID-19 outbreak, this study investigates the rise of online teaching in higher education (HE). It collects feedback from the teaching professionals regarding their opinion on E-learning experience to answer the following question: in the distinctive rise of e-learning during the covid-19 outbreak, what are the main challenges and opportunities in conducting your online teaching? This study has numerous implications related to E-learning in higher education. It provides recommendations to governments and university policy-makers in designing the policies and programs on E-learning. Furthermore, the university’s top management (i.e. president, VP, dean of college and HOD) need to concentrate on the importance of enhancing education quality in their institutions during this exceptional time.
Highlights
The global spread of COVID-19 has resulted in schools and higher education (HE) institutions closure worldwide; over 1.2 billion students are out of the classroom (UNESCO report 2020)
Through the feedback gathered from specialists and professionals of higher education, the study results indicated that there are a set of benefits that represent the positive side and opportunities provided by e-learning for the educational environment
E-learning portal services and the aim was to investigate the rise of online teaching and collect feedback from the teaching professionals regarding their opinion from their experience of E-learning systems
Summary
The global spread of COVID-19 has resulted in schools and HE institutions closure worldwide; over 1.2 billion students are out of the classroom (UNESCO report 2020). Higher education is the last stage of formal education, and it is the sensitive sector in the existing society [1], [2] To support it with qualified human resources capable of developing, making change, and achieving development the education sector must benefit from technological development. In this critical time, research progressions must focus on inventing new approaches to accommodate the present-day changes in online learning, simplifying the process of digital transformation customizing online learning models. Online learning took a variance shape such as online education, extended learning, digital education, internet-based education, online learning, distance education, technology-based training, web-based training and computer-based training [3] This effort supports curricula, improves conditions, and expands opportunities to benefit the largest possible group of people
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