Barriers to the Implementation of E-Learning in Palestinian Universities Case Study: Palestine Technical University – Kadoorie

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the obstacles to the implementation of e-learning in Palestinian universities, with a specific focus on Palestine Technical University – Khadouri (case study), and to determine whether statistically significant differences exist in the level of these obstacles according to gender, academic qualification, and years of experience. The study population comprised all faculty members, totaling 278 individuals, while a descriptive survey methodology was applied to a sample of 166 faculty members. To achieve the research objectives, the researchers developed a 22-item questionnaire distributed across four domains, and its construct validity and reliability were rigorously verified. The findings revealed that there were no statistically significant differences in the level of obstacles associated with years of experience across all domains and the overall score. In contrast, significant differences emerged in the administrative domain between faculty members holding Doctorate degrees and those holding Bachelor’s degrees, favoring the latter group. Furthermore, no statistically significant differences were observed based on gender across all domains and the overall score.