E-learning in the higher education sector under the Covid-19 pandemic : Japan and Sri lanka case study

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This study aims to shed light on the ways to confront the challenges result from the outbreak of the Corona virus on the higher education, and make recommendations on how to manage the negative effects and fill the gaps in educational opportunities and draw attention to the approaches to learning and creative to push towards improvement programs quality and communication in the e-learning.

The descriptive analytical approach was relied upon to propose a theoretical framework based on the literature that discusses the current trend of e-learning, and to study some international e-learning experiences.

The results of the study revealed that the correct combination of soft skills and hard technologies are essential for the success of e-learning; giving priority to participation of students to ensure continuity and inclusion of education.