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Abstract:
Educational Institutions in Libya are trying hard to improve the quality of teaching and research in different possible way. One
possible way to improve educational standard is E-Learning (Online learning, virtual learning, distributed learning, network and
web based learning). E-Learning may be defined as internet-based learning where students and instructors are not necessarily
face-to-face; interaction may occur via video conferencing, teleconferencing, email, bulletin board, chat room etc. Seeing the
lucrative advantages of E-Learning, many institutions are thinking to implement E-Learning model in near future. But, the
success of an E-Learning system depends on various factors related to students, instructors, the developed course content and the
delivery medium and environment (delivery model). It becomes utmost important to do analysis of various factors before
implementing any E-Learning model. The aim of this paper is to identify and discuss these factors; perform SWOT (Strengths,
Weakness, Opportunity, and Threat) analysis; and come up with some sort of recommendations for the educational institutions in
Libya.
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Conclusion
It is evident from above discussion of SWOT
analysis that key players have strengths as well as
weaknesses, opportunities along with risks. Special
care should be taken before implementing E-Learning
model. E-Learning should not be implemented
because everyone else is implementing.
Educational institution should start working on the
weaknesses like English level of students as well as
instructors, ICT infrastructure, learning of E-Learning
model, courses offered etc. Also to mitigate the threats
(risk), a right mix of traditional and E-Learning is
required. Researchers have shown that blended model
is good model as it allows students from different
cultures the ability to select the delivery format of Fig. 3 E-Learning Continuum [10]
their learning content, hence improving their
interaction with the environment [9]. E-Learning does not take the teacher out of the
classroom; we need a teacher to drive E-Learning
[11]. How to blend requires careful study of various
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