E-learning in the Generative Artificial Intelligence Era: Exploring the Middle Eastern context

The objective of this article is to examine the potential benefits and challenges of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in e-learning in the Middle East region. Literature review was conducted and revealed several benefits of GenAI, including but not limited to: enhanced teaching practices, understanding, enhanced engagement, personalized learning promotion, flexibility, and enhanced academic performance. Some challenges are ethical and cultural considerations, data privacy, the digital divide, lower accuracy, and misleading information.