E-Learning, Challenges and Opportunities of Instructors in Libyan Higher Institutes

Abstract

The spread of COVID-19 causes a threat to the whole world. It has affected most human life activities during the last two years. The higher education sector was among the industries massively affected by this pandemic, all educational institutions in Libya were locked down, and a large number of students were left without education. This paper investigates the implementation of E-learning in the Higher Institute of Science and Technology – Khoms in Libya to determine the challenges and limitations the instructors and the institute have faced in implementing E-learning. Thus, a questionnaire was designed and distributed among the instructors in the Institute. This paper discusses several elements of E-learning, including the extent of using E-learning, E-learning skills, benefits of E-learning, and obstacles faced in implementing E-learning. The obtained results show that the IT infrastructure in the Institute must be upgraded, and stable high-speed internet access is required for a smooth implementation of E-learning.