Implementing E-Learning as a Tool: Solution for Pandemic Disease in Case of Wollega University
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https://doi.org/10.32628/CSEIT20661Keywords:
E-learning, Pandemic disease, covid-19, face to face learningAbstract
Wollega University is a public higher educational institution established in February 2007 in western part of Ethiopia. After that, the university is making a valuable contribution to the overall development of the country by producing high-level professionals, conducting problem-solving research and providing services to the surrounding communities, working in partnership with all stakeholders. This university provides teaching learning system face to face learning approaches. Due to this during this pandemic disease the university closes the teaching learning method to reduce transmissions of the virus. The researcher can able to propose E-learning as a solution to keep the continuity of education during this pandemic disease. In this paper the benefits of e-learning, features and the challenges to advancement and implementation of new educational system (E-learning) opportunities for this university are also briefly outlined.
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