scholarly journals Factors Affecting E-Learning Adoption in Developing Countries–Empirical Evidence From Pakistan’s Higher Education Sector

IEEE Access ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 10968-10978 ◽  
Author(s):  
Faria Kanwal ◽  
Mariam Rehman
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Education Sector ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
E Learning

scholarly journals Exploring Factors Affecting Successful Acceptance of E-Learning: Innovative Technology Solutions in Oman

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salim Al-Hajri ◽  
Abdelghani Echchabi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Innovative Technology ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Educational Organizations ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
E Learning

Abstract- E-learning is changing the landscape of many educational organizations globally. It has been embraced by many educational organizations in rapidly developing countries such as India, China and Malaysia. Wang (2003) stresses the importance of IT solutions in teaching and learning which is required to develop students’ skills by using more contemporary, resourceful and effective methods such as e-learning technology solutions in the universities. Recently, e-learning has become one of the IT tools which have emerged very strongly in the educational sector and specifically in the higher education. Yet, e-learning technology solutions offered by universities suffer from high cost and quality problems, and hence lack of acceptance. As such, this paper examines the factors affecting successful acceptance of e-learning technology solutions offered by colleges and universities in Oman from students’ perspective. The findings of this study will enrich the knowledge of students’ acceptance of e-learning in the Omani colleges and universities.

Is E-Learning a Pro-Active Response to, or Reaction to, Changes in Educational Policy and Patterns of Educational Demand?

2014 ◽  
pp. 253-267
Author(s):  
Allan M. Lawrence ◽  
Peter J. Short ◽  
Deborah Millar
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Educational Policy ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Quality Factors ◽  
Student Work ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Educational Demand ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Impact

This chapter reviews and investigates the models and acceptability of E-Learning to the emerging students markets for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) from the More Developed Countries (MDCs) and seeks to evaluate the differing models of delivery from a practical and a socio-economic perspective. The research also investigates the impact of the shifts in population growth and the subsequent impact upon the levels of demand from students in Less Developed Countries (LDCs) for higher education. In addition, the logistical and quality factors affecting E-Learning are evaluated, looking at the aspects of academic rigour, plagiarism, and the methods of managing the originality and authenticity of student work. Similarly, the research looks at the viability of situations where the education provider may never physically meet the students through the exclusive use of VLEs, and the possible credibility issues that this may present to institutional and awarding body reputations.

E-Learning and the Semantic Web

2015 ◽  
pp. 66-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raadila Bibi Mahmud Hajee Ahmud-Boodoo
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Semantic Web ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Comprehensive Analysis ◽  
Learning Systems ◽  
Education Sector ◽  
Learning Models ◽  
Semantic Web Technology ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
E Learning

A number of 3.0 e-learning systems have been proposed in the literature to capture the numerous benefits that the Semantic Web has to offer to the higher education sector. These 3.0 e-learning systems identify some essential Semantic Web characteristics that are either discussed as stand-alone factors or tend to revolve around the complexities of the Semantic Web technology and its implementation, often disregarding users' needs. Conversely, a comprehensive analysis of e-learning models for higher education in the literature revealed several Critical Success Factors (CSFs) that are relevant to the Semantic Web but often overlooked in 3.0 e-learning models. Consequently, this chapter provides an overview of the CSFs of e-learning relevant to 3.0 e-learning systems as well as an overview of the main Semantic Web characteristics for e-learning to define a new and combined set of 3.0 e-learning characteristics that will holistically represent 3.0 e-learning systems capturing the needs and expectations of users. The new initial 3.0 e-learning model proposed is evaluated within the higher education sector in Mauritius.

Blended Learning

2016 ◽  
pp. 17-40
Author(s):  
Virendra Gawande
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Acceptance Model

Higher Education in developing countries like Oman offers several unique circumstances that suggest curriculum delivery using Blended Learning is a rational choice. Research has been conducted to identify the factors affecting blended learning adoption and to determine whether the teaching and learning process is amenable to its adoption at HEIs in Oman. Based on the findings a model, Blended Learning Acceptance Model (BLAM), has been developed. It was inferred from the findings that there is a positive relationship among the demographic factors and behavioral Intention i.e. blended-learning adoption. In addition, the teaching and learning styles also had significant influence on adoption of blended learning. BLAM was primarily intended to be used at HEIs in Oman, but may also be used in other developing countries as a reference for the adoption of blended learning.

Maturity Model for E-Learning Classroom, Bimodal and Virtual Courses in Higher Education

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Espinoza-Guzmán ◽  
Marcela Georgina Gómez Zermeño
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Substantial Contribution ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
Maturity Model ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Virtual Courses ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
E Learning

The use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in higher education, in many cases, does not necessarily correspond to an organizational, sustainable and consistent initiative in all courses or undergraduate programs imparted. An associated risk is wasting the potential of ICTs to contribute to the quality of education. This is an exploratory-descriptive, mixed methods investigation at Tecnológico de Costa Rica (TEC) to determine the components and factors affecting a Maturity Model (MM). Participants were students, teachers, and institution officials. Results show the components of a maturity model that provides teachers with a roadmap for implementing e-learning in face-to-face, bimodal and virtual courses, advocating for a substantial contribution to the quality of education at a Costa Rican University.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Students' Acceptance of e-Learning System in Higher Education

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 54-65
Author(s):  
Nurhafizah Ahmad ◽  
Norazah Umar Umar ◽  
Rozita Kadar ◽  
Jamal Othman
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Learning Style ◽  
Main Idea ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Independent Learning ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
E Learning

e-Learning has become the most important supporting tool offering independent learning style among students. The main idea of this paper is to dismantle and analyse factors that influence the acceptance of e-Learning among students in higher education.  An online questionnaire link was distributed to a sample comprising 123 respondents. Significant relationships and strength of relationship were observed between the e-Learning acceptance, quality, e-Learning self-efficacy, enjoyment, accessibility, and computer playfulness. The findings showed that all factors were positively correlated to the e-Learning system except the enjoyment of e-learning that did not affect the acceptance of e-learning. Conclusively, all factors stated were considered the main criteria in designing effective e-learning system. Future works such as embedding and integrating multimedia elements in the e-learning system will be additional attraction to learners and instructors for the effective learning style.

scholarly journals The Impact of Covid-19 on Higher Education: A Review on the Moroccan Case

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 17-26
Author(s):  
Belhassan Khaoula ◽  
Azegagh Jalal
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Research Funding ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Education Sector ◽  
Normal Functioning ◽  
Research Mission ◽  
Skilled Workforce ◽  
The Impact

The period 1999-2009 was considered as “the decade of education” in Morocco because of the main projects of the overhaul of the education system launched during this period. This period has seen profound reforms which affected the organization, pedagogy, and financial management of Moroccan universities to improve their performances and to offer the market a skilled workforce. In March 2020, Morocco recorded the first positive cases of Covid-19. Following this situation and in interaction with the international circumstances, the country has embarked on an anticipatory strategy to limit the spread of this new virus through confinement that lasted from March 20 to July 10, 2020, influencing the normal functioning of most sectors and disrupting the strategies of all sectors of activity. The higher education sector has not escaped the effects of the pandemic. Through this article, we wonder about the impact of covid-19 on Moroccan higher education, scientific research, and currents project launched in this sector. We found that the learning process in universities was the most negatively impacted by the pandemic, at the same time, the scientific research mission saw improvements in publications and research funding during the crisis. Finally, the article highlights lessons from this pandemic for the Moroccan higher education sector, which could be illustrative for other developing countries.

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