Table 2.

Distance e-learning reported benefits, drawbacks and challenges (n = 538)

		Number of students (%)
Benefits	Time saving	425 (79%)
	Flexibility of class time	343 (63.8%)
	Better instruction	59 (11%)
	Improved learning	73 (13.6%)
	Better interaction instructor	73 (13.6%)
	Better interaction with classmates	18 (3.3%)
	No benefits	27 (5%)
Drawbacks	Poor instruction	260 (48.3%)
	Poor interaction with instructors	334 (62.1%)
	Poor interaction with classmates	308 (57.2%)
	No drawbacks	91 (16.9%)
Challenges	Poor internet coverage	372 (69.1%)
	Limitation in internet data packages	205 (38.1%)
	Lacking suitable devices	65 (12.1%)
	Variation in educational platforms	205 (38.1%)
	No challenges	40 (7.4%)