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E-Learning During the Period of Pandemic (COVID-19) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: An Empirical Study

1Jubail Industrial College (JIC), Royal Commission in Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia


American Journal of Educational Research. 2020, Vol. 8 No. 7, 457-464
DOI: 10.12691/education-8-7-2
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Mohammad Ziaul Hoq. E-Learning During the Period of Pandemic (COVID-19) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: An Empirical Study. American Journal of Educational Research. 2020; 8(7):457-464. doi: 10.12691/education-8-7-2.

Correspondence to: Mohammad  Ziaul Hoq, Jubail Industrial College (JIC), Royal Commission in Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Email: mohammad_z@jic.edu.sa

Abstract

E-learning is Information Technology (IT) supported virtual education system. It has emerged as a dominant channel of learning. The value of e-learning in education has led to a substantial development of online courses. This study plans to commence with the notion of e-learning, and talk about its need and span in education. There is a special focus on how e-learning can solve the disruptions in education sector due to the pandemic (COVID-19). A survey was performed to verify teachers’ preference towards diverse features of e-learning. The research results show that the majority of the teachers held positive opinion towards e-learning.

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