# Design a multicultural blended e-learning system

**Authors:** Hayder Hbail  
**arXiv:** [1802.04108](https://arxiv.org/abs/1802.04108)  
**Date:** 2018-02-05  
**Summary page:** https://www.summarizepaper.com/en/paper/1802.04108v1/

## Key points

- Research study focuses on implementation and impact of multicultural blended e-learning system in developing countries
- Lack of multicultural-based framework in existing blended e-learning approach
- No existing research on effect of multicultural blended e-learning on learner satisfaction
- Study conducted with Iranian and Iraqi students at Razi University using Claroline application
- Questionnaires designed to collect data on learner satisfaction and determine optimal mix of tools for blended multicultural-based e-learning
- Blended multicultural-based e-learning significantly improves learner satisfaction
- Optimal mix of tools includes 19% still pictures, 23% audio files, 31% video files, and 27% text files
- Importance of utilizing various multimedia resources to create rich and engaging learning environment catering to diverse cultural backgrounds
- Research contributes valuable insights into e-learning in developing countries by introducing a multicultural perspective

## Summary

This research study focuses on the implementation and impact of a multicultural blended e-learning system in developing countries. The existing teaching and learning approach known as blended e-learning is widely used in universities, but there is a lack of a multicultural-based framework in this context. Additionally, there is no existing research that examines the effect of multicultural blended e-learning on learner satisfaction. To address these gaps, the study was conducted with two groups of students at Razi University in Iran: Iranian students and Iraqi students. Both groups were taught using a multicultural blended e-learning approach, utilizing an open source application called Claroline. The researchers designed questionnaires to collect data on the level of satisfaction among learners and to determine the optimal mix of tools for blended multicultural-based e-learning. The collected information was analyzed using SPSS software, and the results revealed several important findings. Firstly, it was found that blended multicultural-based e-learning significantly improves learner satisfaction. This suggests that incorporating elements of cultural diversity into the learning experience can enhance student engagement and overall satisfaction. Furthermore, the study identified an optimal mix of tools for effective multicultural blended learning. According to the findings, this mix should include 19% still pictures, 23% audio files, 31% video files, and 27% text files. These proportions highlight the importance of utilizing various multimedia resources to create a rich and engaging learning environment that caters to diverse cultural backgrounds. Overall, this research contributes valuable insights into the field of e-learning in developing countries by introducing a multicultural perspective. By demonstrating the positive impact of blended multicultural-based e-learning on learner satisfaction and providing recommendations for an optimal tool mix, this study offers practical implications for educators and institutions seeking to enhance their teaching approaches in culturally diverse settings.