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ABSTRACT A state-of-the-art eLearning renewable energy course, which consists of a number of topics and a practical component with several experiments, has been designed to showcase the paradigm for reform and modernisation of engineering curriculum in Jordan. The online experiments were physically distributed in four universities that cover most of the geography of the country. The experiments can be conducted by students over the internet at any time from anywhere by any student in the country. The eLearning course was piloted and delivered to students jointly in four universities over a period of two years. The experiments encompassed topics on wind and solar photovoltaics power generation, solar tracking control, hybrid energy and fuel cells. The teaching effectiveness from the perspective of the students was investigated and feedback from faculty members, technicians and students supporting the delivery of the courses was explored. The results actually show a promising endorsement by students of this innovative approach and demonstrate clearly their passion for reform, renovation and novelty. The new model for the online course may be integrated into the corresponding curriculum and engineering study plans as its evaluations by both professors and students were found significantly favourable.