Exploring the effective elements of e-learning development in Iran's higher education system
Subject Areas : Journal of Teaching English Language Studies
Khalil
MIRZAEI
1
(PhD, Agri. Extension and Education Dept., Bualisina University, Hamedan, Iran)
Marjan
EBRAHIMI
2
(M.S., Extension and Education Dept., Bualisina University, Hamedan, Iran)
Adel
ESMAEELI
3
(M.A., English Dept., Islamic Azad University, Takestan Branch, Iran)
Keywords: Iran, Internet, Higher Education, e-learning, Vensim's Software,
Abstract :
This study, by considering the importance of e-learning in higher education system,has the aim to identify and explore alternative solutions of the development of elearningin Iran. This research has been conducted using an exploratory qualitativeresearch methodology with two groups of respondents including both faculty membersand PhD students in three different higher education institutes in Hamedan andKurdistan provinces. Data were gathered through interviews technique. The datacollection process was conducted to obtain complete and comprehensive data, andsaturation was attained by 25 respondents. The results revealed that effective elementsof e-learning development in Iran were: promoting cultural environment for both facultymembers and the students, supporting technical infrastructure, removing technologicaland economical barriers, conducting continuous training courses and workshops.
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