Abstract
The aim of this study was to empirically examine e-learning acceptance and use in technology institutes of Ethiopian public universities. Samples of 400 university teachers were selected using simple random sampling technique. Structural equation modeling (SEM) analysis technique using SamrtPls tool has been used. The acceptance and use of e-learning systems have been evaluated and determinants were identified. Perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness were found to be significant determinants of behavioral intention to use e-learning systems. Behavioral intention, user training and management support were found to be major factors for actual usage of e-learning systems. Among the organizational factors, management support and user training have 56.6% contribution jointly and 30.7 and 25.9% contributions independently for the actual usage of e-learning systems. On the other hand, the impact of incentive on the actual usage of e-learning systems was found to be insignificant.
Highlights
E-learning can be defined as learning conducted via electronic media, typically on the Internet
This study has empirically investigated the main determinants of e-learning acceptance and use in technology institutes of Ethiopian public Universities
Evaluating the acceptance and use of e-learning systems in universities must be in place to ensure its implementation success
Summary
E-learning can be defined as learning conducted via electronic media, typically on the Internet. Arkorful and Abaidoo (2015), citing the (European Commission 2001), describes e-learning as the use of Internet and new multimedia technologies to improve the quality of learning by easing access to facilities and services. E-learning can enhance the collaborations among learners, educators, and administrators. The change is reflected in the teaching learning activities of higher education institutions all over the world. E-learning enables institutions to have easier access for experienced professors to share with university instructors and to deliver a course across universities. It has a significant contribution for those institutions that have scarcity of resources, shortage of well-trained, and experienced manpower. E-learning enhances the teaching learning process and allows students to learn at their own pace and convenient time
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