Challenges of Implementing e-Learning in Developing Countries: A Review

The rapid developments of internet and communication technologies have materially altered many characteristics and concepts of the learning environment. E-learning has started to make way into developing countries and is believed to have huge potential for governments struggling to meet a growing demand for education while facing shortage of expert teachers, shortage of update text books and limited teaching materials. However, there are many challenges to implement e-learning in developing countries such as poor network infrastructure, lack of ICT knowledge, weakness of content development, etc. The objective of this study is to determine the major challenges of implementing e-learning systems in developing countries. The results of this study will serve as a basic for improving higher education in developing countries.