Abstract
The COVID-19 crisis prompted a widespread shift towards e-learning as a means of continuing education while traditional classrooms and in-person studies were disrupted. In response, 102 countries implemented online learning as students were compelled to adapt to this new mode of study. To investigate the challenges of e-learning, researchers focused on the perspective of students at the University of Mosul, specifically those enrolled in education and sports sciences programs. The study sample consisted of 120 male and female students, who were surveyed on their perceptions of obstacles to distance education. The collected data was analyzed using statistical methods, with the assistance of the Minitab 18 program. The research findings revealed the following ranking of obstacles to e-learning, as perceived by the students: lack of technical support, inadequate electronic technical skills of teachers, insufficient university infrastructure, and lack of student experience. These conclusions highlight the key barriers that students face when engaging in e-learning at the University of Mosul. It is important to consider that the findings are specific to this particular group of students and may not be representative of other universities or academic disciplines. Furthermore, it is worth noting that the research may have additional limitations that were not mentioned in the provided information.
