Blended Learning in Saudi Universities: Challenges and Perspectives

Autor/inn/en	Alebaikan, Reem; Troudi, Salah
Titel	Blended Learning in Saudi Universities: Challenges and Perspectives
Quelle	In: ALT-J: Research in Learning Technology, 18 (2010) 1, S.49-59 (11 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0968-7769
DOI	10.1080/09687761003657614
Schlagwörter	Higher Education; Online Courses; Foreign Countries; Blended Learning; Performance Factors; Barriers; Literature Reviews; Web Based Instruction; Educational Practices; Trend Analysis; Educational Trends; Program Design; Saudi Arabia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Online course; Online-Kurs; Ausland; Leistungsindikator; Web Based Training; Bildungspraxis; Trendanalyse; Bildungsentwicklung; Programme design; Programmaufbau; Programmplanung; Saudi-Arabien
Abstract	This study is an attempt to investigate the nature of obstacles and challenges encountered at Saudi universities while implementing a blended learning approach. A literature review of blended learning rationale and designs, and the status of web-based education in Saudi higher education are demonstrated. Three main challenges of applying blended learning in Saudi higher education are addressed. One major challenge to be considered in the implementation of blended learning in Saudi universities is the adaptation of this element in the traditional university culture. Finding the right design of blended learning is another challenge that is discussed in detail. Furthermore, the time issue is considered a crucial challenge facing blended learning faculty. Practical recommendations that would facilitate transition to a blended learning university environment are presented. It is hoped that this study will help to provide insight for the faculties and the decision-makers throughout higher education in Saudi Arabia. Although this investigation is specifically related to the implementation of blended learning in the universities of Saudi Arabia, we are confident that the assumptions and recommendations contained herein will be of great value to other populations facing similar challenges. (Contains 1 figure.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10