An investigation of the factors for adopting E-Learning in Libyan higher education for learning and teaching
Year: 2015
Type: dissertation
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: E-learning in higher education has changed the conventional way of learning due to the rapid development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) over the past decades.To successfully adopt e-learning in higher education institutions, it is vital to examine and consider the factors for implementing e-learning.Recently, the Libyan government has provided some initiatives to move towards the implementation of elearning in higher education institutions.However, there are many obstacles and challenges that need to be addressed for the implementation of an effective e-learning system in Libya.It is the purpose of this research to investigate the feasibility of adopting e-learning in Libyan higher education.The objectives of this study is to investigate the factors affecting the implementation of e-learning in Libyan higher education.In order to study the adoption of e-learning for teaching and learning in Libyan higher education, the conceptual model, namely the Technology Accepting Model (TAM), was used in this study.The research strategy used here is that of survey research and the questionnaire is the tool used for data collection.A sample size of 400 students and 400 teachers were selected from four Libyan universities.Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) was carried out to examine the predictive behaviour of the proposed factors of the research models.The student model shows that both 'Perceived Ease of Use' and 'Perceived Usefulness' of e-learning were significantly influenced by Social Networking Media, Social Influences and Mobile Devices.In addition, the teacher model also shows that both 'Perceived Ease of Use' and 'Perceived Usefulness' of e-learning were significantly influenced by Perceived Enjoyment, Social Networking Media and Mobile Devices.Moreover, for both students and teachers, 'Perceived Ease of Use' and 'Perceived Usefulness' considerably influenced the attitude towards the utilisation of e-learning.As Professor Dr. Lance Fung, for their dedication and commitment in overseeing this research project.Their expertise, encouragement, guidance and understanding have made a huge difference to the progress of this thesis.I appreciate the mentorship, boundless support, expert direction and friendship that we have built through the years.I would like to thank the numerous colleagues and friends who have contributed so much to the development, testing and analysis involved in this research.Their professional and personal contributions were invaluable.I also wish to thank the students and lecturers who participated in this study, especially the questionnaire participants who gave generously of their time and provided me with a wealth of data (despite having to remain anonymous).I would like to thank my lovely wife, Iman Samalus, for being very supportive and patient with me during my most difficult times.Her love, understanding and hard work enabled the family and I to make this educational journey a successful one.I would like to thank the rest of my family here in Perth
Author: Ali Elkaseh
Language: English
Subfield: Information Systems and Management
Field: Decision Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2346565064