Determinants of Students' E-Learning Acceptance in Developing Countries: An Approach Based on Structural Equation Modeling (SEM)

Autor/in	Vululleh, Pee
Titel	Determinants of Students' E-Learning Acceptance in Developing Countries: An Approach Based on Structural Equation Modeling (SEM)
Quelle	In: International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology, 14 (2018) 1, S.141-151 (11 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1814-0556
Schlagwörter	Electronic Learning; Online Surveys; Developing Nations; Social Influences; Statistical Analysis; Quality of Life; Structural Equation Models; Foreign Countries; Secondary School Students; College Students; Student Attitudes; Student Surveys; Intention; Student Behavior; Usability; Technology Uses in Education; Computer Literacy; Technological Literacy; Liberia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Developing country; Developing countries; Entwicklungsland; Sozialer Einfluss; Statistische Analyse; Lebensqualität; Ausland; Sekundarschüler; Collegestudent; Schülerverhalten; Schülerbefragung; Student behaviour; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Computerkenntnisse; Technisches Wissen
Abstract	Several studies have shown that apart from the mechanics of specific technologies involved in such educational solutions, successful implementation of e-learning is also based on behavioral and social factors. However, no substantial studies have been conducted to understand the importance of these factors in developing countries as it relates to the acceptance and use of e-learning. This study validates the extended technology acceptance model by incorporating two intrinsic motivation attributes, namely, quality of life and social influence in developing countries such as Liberia. This quantitative study used an online survey to collect data from 269 secondary and post-secondary students in Liberia (N = 269). Responses from the survey were analyzed using the structural equation modeling. The results indicated that student's behavioral intention to accept and use e-learning developing countries was significantly affected by their perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, quality of life and social influence. Both theoretical and practical implications are discussed. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology. University of the West Indies Open Campus, Dave Hill, St. Michael BB11000, Barbados. Tel: 868-663-9021; Fax: 868-645-9741; Web site: http://ijedict.dec.uwi.edu/.
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01