scholarly journals Status of e-learning Quality in Kenya: Case of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Postgraduate Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kennedy Hadullo ◽  
Robert Oboko ◽  
Elijah Omwenga
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Administrative Support ◽  
Course Design ◽  
The Body ◽  
Learning System ◽  
System Quality ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
E Learning

There is a substantial increase in the use of learning management systems (LMSs) to support e-learning in higher education institutions, particularly in developing countries. This has been done with some measures of success and failure as well. There is evidence from literature that the provision of e-learning faces several quality issues relating to course design, content support, social support, administrative support, course  assessment, learner characteristics, instructor  characteristics, and institutional factors. It is clear that developing countries still remain behind in the great revolution of e-learning in Higher Education. Accordingly, further investigation into e-learning use in Kenya is required in order to fill in this gap of research, and extend the body of existing literature by highlighting major quality determinants in the application of e-learning for teaching and learning in developing countries. By using a case study of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), the study establishes  the status of e-learning system quality in Kenya based on these determinants and then concludes with a discussion and recommendation of the constructs and indicators that are required to support qualify teaching and learning practices

scholarly journals Factors Affecting the Quality of E-Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic from the Perspective of Higher Education Students

10.28945/4628 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 731-753
Author(s):  
Kesavan Vadakalu Elumalai ◽  
Jayendira P Sankar ◽  
Kalaichelvi R ◽  
Jeena Ann John ◽  
Nidhi Menon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Administrative Support ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Learner Characteristics ◽  
Course Content ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Instructor Characteristics

Aim/Purpose: The objective of the research was to study the relationship of seven independent factors: administrative support, course content, course design, instructor characteristics, learner characteristics, social support, and technical support on quality of e-learning in higher education during the COVID-19 pandemic. Further, the study analyzes the moderating effect(s) of gender and level of the course on the quality of e-learning in higher education during the COVID-19 pandemic. objective of the research was to study the relationship of seven independent factors: administrative support, course content, course design, instructor characteristics, learner characteristics, social support, and technical support on quality of e-learning in higher education during COVID-19 pandemic. Background: The COVID-19 pandemic situation has impacted the entire education system, especially universities, and brought a new phase in education “e-learning.” The learning supported with electronic technology like online classes and portals to access the courses outside the classroom is known as e-learning. This study aimed to point out the variables influencing the quality of e-learning, such as administrative support, course content, course design, instructor characteristics, learner characteristics, social support, and technological support. Methodology: An inferential statistics cross-sectional study was conducted of the students of higher education institutions in India and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a self-administered questionnaire to learn the students’ perception of e-learning. All levels of undergraduate and postgraduate students took part in the study with a sample size of 784. Ultimately, this study used a Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) approach to find the positive relationship between the quality of e-learning and the seven independent variables and two moderating variables in the higher education sector. Contribution: The study aims to explore the quality of e-learning in higher education from the students’ perspective. The study was analyzed based on the student’s data collected from the higher educational institutions of India and Saudi Arabia. The study will support the top management and administrators of higher educational institutions in decision making. Findings: The findings revealed that there is a positive relationship between the set of variables and the quality of e-learning in the higher education sector. Also, there is a significant difference in the perception of the students between gender, level of the course, and quality of e-learning in the higher education sector during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recommendations for Practitioners: The results of the study can help top management and administrators of higher educational institutions to improve their actions. Higher educational institutions need to concentrate on the study outcomes related to administrative support, course content, course design, instructor characteristics, learner characteristics, social support, and technological support to enhance the quality of e-learning. The study revealed that there should be a difference in the procedure of providing e-learning based on the level of the course and gender of the students. Recommendation for Researchers: The results were examined and interpreted in detail, based on the perspective of the students, and concluded with a view for future research. The study will be beneficial for academic researchers from different countries with a different set of students and framework. Impact on Society: The study revealed that the positive results of the students’ perspective on the quality of e-learning would help the policy-makers of the country in providing the learning process during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, the result explored the importance of the quality aspects of e-learning for improvement. Future Research: There is a need for future studies to expose the quality of e-learning in higher education in the post-COVID-19 pandemic. Further researchers will bring the performance level of e-learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals An Analysis to Understand the Online Learners’ Success in Public Higher Education in Morocco

10.28945/4518 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 087-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yassine Safsouf ◽  
Khalifa Mansouri ◽  
Franck Poirier
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Causal Model ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Assessment Model ◽  
Future Research ◽  
System Quality ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learner Success

Aim/Purpose: This study focuses on the learners’ success toward learning management systems in higher education in Morocco and also proposes a theoretical model to better understand the determinants of learners’ satisfaction, self-regulation and continuance intention to use these systems. For this purpose, variables which may have a positive or negative influence in our model are examined. Background: The latest version of the technology acceptance model, expectation–confirmation model, DeLone and McLean Information systems success model and self-regulated learning theory, have been used. This study proposes a causal model named e-learner success assessment model or e-LSAM. Methodology: In this study, a structural equation model (SEM) approach was used for the empirical validation and testing of correlation hypotheses between e-LSAM constructions. Contribution: This research extends previous literature on the factors that can contribute to learners’ use, engagement, satisfaction and success in an e-learning system, we also propose a causal model named e-learner success assessment model (e-LSAM). Findings: The results indicate that, learner’s success in an e-learning system could be explained by self-regulation and learners’ intention to continue using LMS, which is explained by learners’ satisfaction. The results also show that the system quality, course and information quality, course flexibility, diversity in assessments and social interactions can improve learners’ satisfaction with LMS platforms Impact on Society: This study will enable the university and higher school in Morocco to better understand the critical factors to be undertaken to improve student performance and educational levels. Future Research: This document is a general overview of factors that help to understand learner’s success in an eLearning system; it is not without limitations. Our research did not take into account the effects of demographic attributes such as gender, age, level of education and others. More specifically, Morocco, like any other country, has its own traditions and culture, future research should explore how these aspects influence the success of learners in an e-learning system.

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.

A comprehensive literature review on the medical learning systems in the developing countries

Kybernetes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahdi Bohlouli ◽  
Omed Hassan Ahmed ◽  
Ali Ehsani ◽  
Marwan Yassin Ghafour ◽  
Hawkar Kamaran Hama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
The Body ◽  
Learning Systems ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Clinical Learning ◽  
Learning Mechanisms ◽  
Content Type ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Medical Learning

PurposeMany people have been dying as a result of medical errors. Offering clinical learning can lead to better medical care. Clinics have conventionally incorporated direct modality to teach personnel. However, they are now starting to take electronic learning (e-learning) mechanisms to facilitate training at work or other suitable places. The objective of this study is to identify and prioritize the medical learning system in developing countries. Therefore, this paper aims at describing a line of research for developing medical learning systems.Design/methodology/approachNowadays, organizations face fast markets' changing, competition strategies, technological innovations and accessibility of medical information. However, the developing world faces a series of health crises that threaten millions of people's lives. Lack of infrastructure and trained, experienced staff are considered essential barriers to scaling up treatment for these diseases. Promoting medical learning systems in developing countries can meet these challenges. This study identifies multiple factors that influence the success of e-learning systems from the literature. The authors have presented a systematic literature review (SLR) up to 2019 on medical learning systems in developing countries. The authors have identified 109 articles and finally selected 17 of them via article choosing procedures.FindingsThe paper has shown that e-learning systems offer significant advantages for the medical sector of developing countries. The authors have found that executive, administrative and technological parameters have substantial effects on implementing e-learning in the medical field. Learning management systems offer a virtual method of augmented and quicker interactions between the learners and teachers and fast efficient instructive procedures, using computer and Internet technologies in learning procedures and presenting several teaching-learning devices.Research limitations/implicationsThe authors have limited the search to Scopus, Google Scholar, Emerald, Science Direct, IEEE, PLoS, BMC and ABI/Inform. Many academic journals probably provide a good picture of the related articles, too. This study has only reviewed the articles extracted based on some keywords such as “medical learning systems,” “medical learning environment” and “developing countries.” Medical learning systems might not have been published with those specific keywords. Also, there is a requirement for more research with the use of other methodologies. Lastly, non-English publications have been removed. There could be more potential related papers published in languages other than English.Practical implicationsThis paper helps physicians and scholars better understand the clinical learning systems in developing countries. Also, the outcomes can aid hospital managers to speed up the implementation of e-learning mechanisms. This research might also enable the authors to have a role in the body of knowledge and experience, so weakening the picture of the developing country's begging bowl is constantly requesting help. The authors hoped that their recommendations aid clinical educators, particularly in developing countries, adopt the trends in clinical education in a changing world.Originality/valueThis paper is of the pioneers systematically reviewing the adoption of medical learning, specifically in developing countries.

scholarly journals Teacher' attitudes towards e-learning in higher education in Macedonia Case study: University of Tetovo

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gazmend Xhaferi ◽  
Arta Farizi ◽  
Rovena Bahiti
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Teacher Attitudes ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Traditional Teaching ◽  
Teaching Process ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Teachers Attitudes

Nowadays in higher education it is important integration of new information and communication technologies into the learning and teaching process. Fastest development of computer technologies and the Internet as a communication platform has motivated higher education institutions to start to think about integration of e-learning system on teaching and learning process on their university. E-learning is becoming progressively more important in higher education environment. Teacher is one of the most important stockholder for integration of e-learning. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the perception of teachers' attitudes towards e-learning. In this study were analyzed 49 teachers teaching in 2 major faculties in University of Tetovo, in Macedonia. The results show that a significant number of teachers agree about the plan to blend the present teaching method with e-learning, on the other hand, a great number of teachers not agree to replace traditional teaching method with e-learning. The results show that the number that prefer using traditional teaching method is the same with those that not agree.  There is no any significant correlation between teacher' attitudes towards various e-learning according to gender and faculty. Results shows that teachers' attitudes have important role towards e-learning in teaching process. These results can be a good example for creation a platform or framework for the implementation of e-learning environment in the teaching and learning process on higher education. In addition, the results of the study can serve as an important factor for the improvement and development of the educational process supported by the use of technology, thus implementing an e-learning system in order to help and facilitate the students in their studies.

scholarly journals The Development of Blended Learning Model with E-Learning System Approach at Higher Education

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 150-152
Author(s):  
NUNIR Tubagus
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Unit Price ◽  
Statistical Hypothesis ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Homogeneity Test ◽  
Post Test ◽  
E Learning

This research focused on the effectiveness of e-learning users in the process of learning and teaching in higher education. It discussed the implementation of information and communication technology in the modern teaching and learning activities in higher education institution. E-Learning System is a learning system which is used as a means of teaching and learning that is conducted without having face to face method directly between teachers with students with the subject matter and related resources. The purpose of this research was to develop a blended learning system using e-learning as a learning tool that facilitated students in learning. To achieve the objectives of research, this research used a quantitative approach to collect data using the pre and post tests and questionnaires. The samples in this study were students of Islamic economy which consisted of two classes, with a total of 50 students who enrolled in the study. The results showed that the differences of average score of pre-and post-test was-29.43720. While the t-test that tests Ho: pre-test = post-test gives a value of t = -37.43720 with a degree of freedom of 49. While the p-value for the two-sided test of 0,000 is smaller than α = 0.05. This data approves that the statistical hypothesis Ho: pre-test = post-test is rejected, meaning that the average pre-test and post-test scores were significantly different. Furthermore, the homogeneity test of the data If the x² count <x² table means the variable data variance is homogeneous. Based on the results of the application of Microsoft excel to calculate the unknown variance the combined sample = 87.24022 and B = 190.1902 unit price, and calculate the value of x ² = x ² 0545, value table on α = 0.05 significant level is 3,841. So x ² = count 0545 x ² = table < 3,841, therefore it can be inferred that Ho which was accepted was homogeneous sample data. The findings of this study can be used to recommend the effective ways of teaching and process which use e-learning that can enhance the learning outcomes of students in higher education. The implication of this research is to encourage teachers to use technology and e-learning to facilitate students with technology to improve academic learning results.

scholarly journals Designing Effective E-Learning Framework for Higher Education: Critical Success Factors

2016 ◽  
pp. 134-152
Author(s):  
Naveed Sultana Et al.,
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Technological Infrastructure ◽  
Learning Framework ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
E Learning

The progression of digital technologies and eruption of web incorporation into education proffers a novel trend for higher education institutions to establish web-based environments for teaching and learning. E-learning has become an imperative means for establishing the innovative learning environment for Higher Education in the digital age by offering new flexible learning methods. E-learning is promptly occurring as educational means in Pakistan as in the other global areas, hence utilizing web technologies for the provision of learning in higher education institutions which illustrate the sample acceptance of E-learning system in Pakistani higher education. For establishing E-learning systems, the higher education institutions are required to take broader initiatives for technological infrastructure at higher education institutions. However, a number of factors need serious consideration while designing a successful E-learning framework. The current study aims to determine the CSF (critical success factors) for designing E-learning framework for HEIs (higher education institutions) of Pakistan. Eight studies, already carried out by different researchers providing factors of E-learning framework in varied contexts, were systematically reviewed for deriving critical success factors for E-learning design for higher education institutions of Pakistan. This paper presents an analysis of factors which impact the designing of successful E-learning framework/structure in higher education. Based upon the emphasis in greater chunks of the literature resources, five main classes of factors were considered to be critical by the authors for the successful design of E-learning framework. Conclusively, the five factors i.e. pedagogical factors, technological factors, institutional factors, Design factors and behavioral factors were derived as critical for an effective design of E-learning system. These critical success factors are the main areas of activity that must receive constant and careful attention from the management of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) while planning to design E-learning framework for their institution.

scholarly journals What Drives Successful Social Media in Education and E-learning? A Comparative Study on Facebook and Moodle

10.28945/4360 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 253-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Al-Azawei
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Previous Literature ◽  
Learner Satisfaction ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Extended Model ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Net Benefits

Aim/Purpose: This research investigates the success variables affecting the adoption of social networking sites (SNS), namely Facebook, and learning management systems (LMS), specifically Moodle, in developing countries. Background: In contemporary education, universities invest heavily in the integration of LMS with traditional classrooms. Conversely, such technologies face a high rate of failure and not all learners are satisfied with LMS services. In turn, this leads to the exploitation of SNS interactive features and services, which are subsequently included in the process of teaching and learning. However, the success of both SNS and LMS has rarely been studied in the context of developing nations. Methodology: In this study, a cross-sectional survey was used to collect the research data. It targeted a population sampled from amongst state-sector university undergraduates in Iraq (N=143). The study was based on an extension of DeLone and McLean’s Information Systems Success (D&M ISS) model to include four antecedent variables: system quality, information quality, technology experience, and Internet experience as direct determinants of technology use and user satisfaction, both of which affect the net benefits of Facebook and Moodle. The collected data were analyzed with SmartPLS, using a partial least squares-structural equation model (PLS-SEM). Contribution: This research extends previous literature on the critical success factors (CSF) of SNS and LMS in the case of developing countries. The study guides the way in which the acceptance of SNS and LMS in higher education can be organized in the developing world in general, especially in the Middle East, thereby bridging this research gap and extending previous literature. Findings: The research results support the influence of quality and experience antecedents on technology use and learner satisfaction. The extended model also provides full support for the association between technology use and learner satisfaction, concerning the net benefits of Facebook and Moodle. The proposed model achieved a good fit and explained 61.4% and 68.1% of the variance of LMS and SNS success, respectively. Recommendations for Practitioners: The significant influence of the constructs investigated in this research could shape strategies and approaches to be adopted for the enhancement of SNS and LMS implementation in educational institutions. More specifically, this study is aimed at guiding SNS and LMS acceptance in developing countries, especially in Middle Eastern higher education. Recommendation for Researchers: This work offers a theoretical understanding of the body of knowledge on SNS and LMS application in institutes of higher education. It further supports the usefulness of the D&M ISS model for predicting the success of social networks and e-learning systems. Future Research: As with most empirical literature, this research makes a number of recommendations for further work. Future research could investigate other constructs that potentially influence technology success in education such as facilitating conditions, perceived privacy, and security. Moreover, researchers from different contexts are invited to apply this extended model and conduct a mixed methods (quantitative and qualitative) analysis to deepen the current understanding of the effect of SNS on teaching and learning, while also comparing it with the impact of LMS in this digital era.

scholarly journals Teaching with Compassion: Autoethnographies from the front lines of e-learning

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Linda Carozza ◽  
Steve Gennaro
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Empirical Literature ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Online Format

In 2020 the landscape of teaching in higher education was forced to change given a global pandemic. As a result there were/are inevitable shifts in how course instructors develop and deliver their courses, as well as how they connect with students. Remote, or distance, learning is not a new phenomenon, and e-learning has been delivered across different institutions of higher education for approximately twenty years. However, scholarship in distance learning is dated and the empirical literature in digital pedagogy has gaps when it comes to best practices for teaching and learning in an online format. This paper highlights the importance of teaching with compassion as it fosters better relationships between instructors and students and helps to build community in learning environments. Relationships facilitate learning, and this is especially important in strained times - such as a higher concentration of online teaching and learning due to a pandemic. The notion of compassionate teaching is described. Using self ethnography and drawing on examples from their own course experiences, the authors present what has worked well in delivering small and large courses online. In particular, the first half of the paper focuses on backward course design, multimedia, accessibility, and forward/backward extensions. The latter half of the paper describes strategies embedded in a course and their positive effects for instructors and learners.

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