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

Authors : Muhammad K ALALAWNEH

Pages : 22-40

Doi:10.17718/tojde.21352

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Publication Date : 2014-03-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :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 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(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.
Keywords : E learning Barriers, Higher Education, Engineering Faculty Members, Jordan