The Perceptions of Undergraduate Libyan Students about E-Learning Experiences

Résumé

This study focuses on learning experiences of undergraduate Libyan students at a Libyan university during the era of the COVID-19. It aims to explore the challenges that they face and to suggest possible solutions. It is a qualitative study to explore their perceptions and perspectives. Semi-structured interview is the main method of data collection. The results reveal that weak internet connection and an unstable electricity are the main challenges that students face, and these challenges are before the coronavirus, but the pandemic has exacerbated the problems. The findings also indicate that all participants are unprepared to turn to e-learning because they are familiar with traditional education and they are untrained. Furthermore, poor enconomic condition that some participants live owing to the pandemic has adversely affected their learning experiences. Moreover, the findings indicate that e-learning is more effective in Social Science than in Applied Science.