Identifying the Obstacles of Implementing E-Learning in Iraqi Universities

Abstract

Technological complexity and developments in the information and knowledge revolution, the implications of globalization and the secretions of demographic changes in the world have a great impact on educational institutions and universities. Based on the development of skills and experiences through the adoption of several strategies which including the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the educational process and adaption of e-learning as a result of their great influence in the details of the contemporary human society. Higher education in Iraq went through a crisis as a result of difficult general conditions due to wars, which led to a general delay in the educational process in terms of developing and improving Information System and Technologies in Iraqi universities. The use of ICT in education is a systematic and structured process to improve its quality where helps to visualize, implement and evaluate the educational process and helps to implement modern educational system and it also includes educational materials that regulate work, relationships and the behavior of all participants in this process. The process of adopting an e-learning system requires a fertile environment for the success of the application this project. Therefore, this study aims to identifying the obstacles that led to delay in the integrated implementation of the e-learning system and presenting appropriate solutions for weaknesses and setback of implementation. This paper describes the historical development of higher education, e-learning system, the obstacles of implementing of e-learning and its contribution in Iraq, the obstacles of ICT progress in the Iraqi higher education sector and suggested solutions.