The Challenges and Current Status of E-learning in Ethiopian Higher Education Institutions: Case of Mekelle University
| dc.contributor.advisor | Rahel Bekele (PhD) | |
| dc.contributor.author | Berhe Hirut | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2018-11-16T09:23:04Z | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-11-18T12:44:00Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2018-11-16T09:23:04Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-11-18T12:44:00Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2011-06 | |
| dc.description.abstract | The aim of this research is to assess the current status of e-learning application in Mekelle University, identify its main challenges and factors that play major role to its success and provide a recommendation for a successful implementation of e-learning technology in HEIs of Ethiopia. Purposive sampling technique was employed and primary data was collected by means of structured questionnaires and interviews. The study population was academic staff, administrative officers and key informants of the Institute of Technology and College of Health Science of Mekelle University. The research identified that the current status of e-learning in the institution is in its infant stage. No ICT policy at work is found in the institution. As the finding shows availability of hardware, faster Internet connectivity, improved software, reliable electricity and open source software makes e-learning more effective. Moreover, the result of the study indicated that there are several factors that hinder the implementation of e-learning at the institutions. These include infrastructure problem, lack of awareness and motivation, lack of ICT skill, lack of training facilities, lack of administrative management and technical support and resistance of individuals to change. The results of this research shows that effective implementation of e-learning could be possible through policy consideration that favors e-learning, creation of awareness and motivation among the university community, using open source software, skills development and trainings, management support, resource accessibility and availability. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/12345678/14357 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Addis Ababa University | en_US |
| dc.subject | E-learning | en_US |
| dc.title | The Challenges and Current Status of E-learning in Ethiopian Higher Education Institutions: Case of Mekelle University | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |