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Book Review: Higher Education in the Arab World: E-Learning and Distance Education

Volume: 8 Number: 1 June 30, 2025
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Book Review: Higher Education in the Arab World: E-Learning and Distance Education

Abstract

Higher Education in the Arab World: E-Learning and Distance Education, edited by Adnan Badran, Elias Baydoun, Sandra Hillman, and Joelle Mesmar, addresses the expanding role of digital education in a region with unique socio-economic and technological challenges. Published by Springer, the book provides an in-depth analysis of the integration of e-learning and distance education within the Arab higher education landscape. This topic has gained increasing relevance due to both the ongoing digital transformation and the pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic, which amplified the need for adaptable and resilient educational systems. This work serves as a critical resource for understanding the trajectories of e-learning in the Arab world, offering a mixture of theoretical insights, policy analysis, and practical case studies that capture the multifaceted nature of this transformation.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Measurement and Evaluation in Education (Other)

Journal Section

Book Review

Authors

Publication Date

June 30, 2025

Submission Date

November 8, 2024

Acceptance Date

January 28, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 8 Number: 1

IZ

https://izlik.org/JA75CH38CF

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APA
Faresta, R. A. (2025). Book Review: Higher Education in the Arab World: E-Learning and Distance Education. International Journal of Computers in Education, 8(1), 69-72. https://izlik.org/JA75CH38CF