An analysis of E-learning system challenges in engineering education: an empirical study

This study investigated the impact of the e-learning system on engineering education in Jordan. It employs a multifaceted approach utilizing a structured survey to collect engineering students’ and academics’ experiences and viewpoints. The primary focus is to analyze the difficulties and consequenc...

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Main Authors: Sandra Matarneh, Lubna AlQaraleh, Tariq Alkhrissat, Mutasim Abdel-Jaber
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Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-12-01
Series:Cogent Education
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/2331186X.2024.2445967
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description This study investigated the impact of the e-learning system on engineering education in Jordan. It employs a multifaceted approach utilizing a structured survey to collect engineering students’ and academics’ experiences and viewpoints. The primary focus is to analyze the difficulties and consequences of shifting to e-learning learning, understand their impact from both academic and practical standpoints, and formulate measures to improve the education system. The analysis included demographics, challenge identification, interrelationship examination, and strategic initiative development, with the data analyzed using a quantitative method of Partial Least Squares- Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM). The findings indicate varied effects of e-learning across demographics and underscore that the most impactful challenges of e-learning in engineering education across various demographics are identified as a deficiency in productivity, inadequate online teaching tools, lack of in-person interaction, health concerns due to screen exposure, and deficiency in motivation. Conversely, the least impactful challenges are limited internet connectivity, outdated curriculum structures, financial barriers, a shortage of technological facilities, and ignorance of students ‘ diverse levels and abilities. Finally, this study highlights the interconnected nature of these challenges and the necessity of holistic solutions by developing a powerful strategy to achieve a sustainable environment for the e-learning system at educational institutions in Jordan.
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spelling doaj-art-402c7195cf6e4c69bf1a1ef51e8433532024-12-24T08:38:06ZengTaylor & Francis GroupCogent Education2331-186X2025-12-0112110.1080/2331186X.2024.2445967An analysis of E-learning system challenges in engineering education: an empirical studySandra Matarneh0Lubna AlQaraleh1Tariq Alkhrissat2Mutasim Abdel-Jaber3Civil Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman, JordanCivil Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman, JordanCivil Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman, JordanCivil Engineering Department, School of Engineering, The University of Jordan, Amman, JordanThis study investigated the impact of the e-learning system on engineering education in Jordan. It employs a multifaceted approach utilizing a structured survey to collect engineering students’ and academics’ experiences and viewpoints. The primary focus is to analyze the difficulties and consequences of shifting to e-learning learning, understand their impact from both academic and practical standpoints, and formulate measures to improve the education system. The analysis included demographics, challenge identification, interrelationship examination, and strategic initiative development, with the data analyzed using a quantitative method of Partial Least Squares- Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM). The findings indicate varied effects of e-learning across demographics and underscore that the most impactful challenges of e-learning in engineering education across various demographics are identified as a deficiency in productivity, inadequate online teaching tools, lack of in-person interaction, health concerns due to screen exposure, and deficiency in motivation. Conversely, the least impactful challenges are limited internet connectivity, outdated curriculum structures, financial barriers, a shortage of technological facilities, and ignorance of students ‘ diverse levels and abilities. Finally, this study highlights the interconnected nature of these challenges and the necessity of holistic solutions by developing a powerful strategy to achieve a sustainable environment for the e-learning system at educational institutions in Jordan.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/2331186X.2024.2445967Online learning challengese-learninglearning effectivenessengineering educationhigher educationPLS-SEM
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An analysis of E-learning system challenges in engineering education: an empirical study
Cogent Education
Online learning challenges
e-learning
learning effectiveness
engineering education
higher education
PLS-SEM
title An analysis of E-learning system challenges in engineering education: an empirical study
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title_short An analysis of E-learning system challenges in engineering education: an empirical study
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topic Online learning challenges
e-learning
learning effectiveness
engineering education
higher education
PLS-SEM
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/2331186X.2024.2445967
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