Implementation of Modern Information Communication Technologies (ICT) in Higher Education Sector: International Experience and The Example of Uzbekistan

Abstract

The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is the powerful tool for the successful delivery of quality education in higher institutions. A range of countries understanding the full benefit of it have already implemented and developing the usage of ICT in higher education sector, though in Uzbekistan still can be faced some challenges on this regard. The purpose of this study is therefore to contribute to the growing evidence on the use and acceptance of ICT by higher institutions of learning in Uzbekistan. The paper critically analyzes the current students’ and teachers’ perceptions on ICT usage, involving 23 higher educational institutions in Uzbekistan and provides some recommendations on improvement through studying international experience.