Learning Object Repositories in e-Learning: Challenges for Learners in Saudi Arabia

Autor/inn/en	AlMegren, Abdullah; Yassin, Siti Zuraiyni
Titel	Learning Object Repositories in e-Learning: Challenges for Learners in Saudi Arabia
Quelle	In: European Journal of Open, Distance and E-Learning, 16 (2013) 1, S.115-130 (16 Seiten) PDF als Volltext (1); PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei (2) Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1027-5207
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Educational Technology; Open Education; Distance Education; Technology Uses in Education; Higher Education; Internet; Educational Resources; Educational Policy; Technology Integration; Language Usage; Interpersonal Communication; Arabs; English (Second Language); Religion; Religious Factors; Cultural Influences; Interaction; International Cooperation; Computer Attitudes; Social Attitudes; Qualitative Research; Saudi Arabia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Unterrichtsmedien; Offene Erziehung; Offener Unterricht; Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Bildungsmittel; Politics of education; Bildungspolitik; Sprachgebrauch; Interpersonale Kommunikation; Arab; Araber; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Cultural influence; Kultureinfluss; Interaktion; Internationale Kooperation; Internationale Zusammenarbeit; Social attidude; Soziale Einstellung; Qualitative Forschung; Saudi-Arabien
Abstract	The advent of the millennium has seen the introduction of a new paradigm for ICT-enhanced education. Advances in ICT have led to the emergence of learning networks comprising people who want to discover and share various innovative technologies on a global scale. Over the past decade, there has been tremendous worldwide interest in the concept of reusable digital learning resources, usually referred to as "learning objects" (LOs), and the organised content delivery mechanism for pieces of educational content, described as "learning object repositories" (LORs). These elements of e-learning are said to offer many benefits to learners. LOR platforms are rich in digital content resources, and are reusable, accessible and adaptable at any time. Although the use of LORs in e-learning can have a positive effect on learners on a universal scale, issues have emerged at the more microscopic level. This study investigates the specific challenges of LOR use faced by learners in Saudi Arabia. It is hoped that the detailed expository discussion herein will help to eradicate or at least minimise LOR obstacles and eventually support the development of advanced e-learning practices amongst learners in Saudi Arabia. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10