The challenges facing learners in implementing e-learning in Hebron educational region at al-Quds open university-Palestine : case study

الملخص EN

This study aims to identify the challenges of implementing e-learning from the perspective of Hebron Educational Region learners at Al-Quds Open University.

The study random sample consisted of (175) learners, who are studying by e-learning method in the second semester, of 2011 / 2010 at Hebron Educational Region at Al- Quds Open University / Palestine.

To achieve the objectives of the study, a questionnaire was developed in accordance with the educational literature, & its validity and reliability have been verified.

The study showed that the degree of the sample responses for the challenges of the applied e-learning was "medium".

The most significant obstacles were "poor level of English language learner", and shortage of computers inside the lab which impede the learner’s participation.

The study also showed no statistically significant differences in the challenges that can be attributed to the following variables: the year of study, gender, owning a computer, & proficiency in using the internet.

In light of these findings, the study came up with a number of recommendations.