Study of a Pathological E-Learning via Content Analysis on the Campus of the University of Tehran

E-learning is one of the most important developments in the information systems industry and radical change, the use of which as a pedagogical tool in education is rapidly expanding. In this research, the process of e-learning in the University of Tehran has been studied and the advantages and disadvantages of the current system have been investigated by the theme analysis method.

The population of this study included all (students-experts) of Farabi Campus of the University of Tehran who were directly and indirectly involved in e-learning. This research was conducted using a qualitative method by conducting semi-structured interviews with 8 randomly selected virtual students of the University of Tehran. In order to analyze the data obtained from the interviews, the content analysis method was used.

According to the analysis of the answers provided, the benefits of this training for students in 5 categories (removal of historical-geographical limitations, cost savings, Improving the learning-learning process, high interactivity and finally individual differences). The advantage of this type of training for the educational organization in 4 categories (executive benefits, human resources, economic and educational-developmental) And the problems of this education were summarized by students in 3 general categories (learning problems, security and technology).

Finally, it is recommended that officials and managers, by better understanding of the existing problems in the field of e-learning and solving them, can bring this type of education to their desired position in education in terms of quality and quantity.