An investigation of  obstacles in the development of E-learning in Iran educational system

Hosseini, Seyedeh Maryam; Mirarab Razi, Reza; Rezaee, Saeed

An investigation of obstacles in the development of E-learning in Iran educational system

Document Type : Scientific - Research

Authors

¹ Higher Education Research and Planning Organization

² Master of Educational Planning, University of Tehran

³ Master of Exceptional Child Psychology

Abstract

The main objective of the present study was to investigate the obstacles in the development of E-learning in Iran educational system. Firstly, this research investigated the obstacles, using the Delphi method to prioritize them while suggesting some strategies to tackle the problems.A questionnaire with the Cronbach alpha of .86 was administered to a sample of 46 E-learning experts. Results showed the rank of the obstacles as follows: 1) technological 2) socio-cultural, 3)pedagogical 4) legal/administrative, 5) strategic, and 6) economic.

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