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

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.

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Factors Affecting Successful Adoption and Adaption of E-Learning Strategies

Enhancing Academic Research and Higher Education With Knowledge Management Principles - Advances in Knowledge Acquisition, Transfer, and Management ◽

10.4018/978-1-7998-5772-3.ch002 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 19-35

Author(s):

Enis Elezi ◽

Christopher Bamber

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Learning Strategies ◽

Creative Thinking ◽

Teaching And Learning ◽

Higher Education Institutions ◽

Action Learning ◽

Independent Learning ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

E Learning ◽

The Impact

This chapter explores factors affecting the development of e-learning strategies in the context of higher education institutions. The authors focus on understanding the impact of e-learning on pedagogical approaches to teaching and learning and elaborate on the challenges higher education institutions experience in implementing e-learning strategies. A combination of synchronous and asynchronous delivery allows educational establishments to not only offer a service that is good value for money but promotes action learning, and encourages ownership, independent learning, and creative thinking. This work proposes social networking scaffolding for asynchronous and synchronous e-learning, where the learner is at the centre of a social network system. Furthermore, the chapter provides guidance to higher education governors, leaders, and e-learning technicians in developing and implementing e-learning strategies.

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Factors Affecting Cloud Computing Adoption and Continuance Intention of Students in Thailand

International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management ◽

10.1142/s0219877021500371 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Juthamon Sithipolvanichgul ◽

Charlie Chen ◽

Judy Land ◽

Peter Ractham

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Cloud Computing ◽

Online Education ◽

Higher Education Institutions ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Perceived Usefulness ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Perceived Risks ◽

Cloud Computing Adoption ◽

The Impact

An increasing number of higher education institutions have embraced Cloud Computing Services (CCS) to better respond to the issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. Cloud computing has helped to ease the process and lower the cost of offering online education and hybrid learning. However, some universities in Thailand face cloud computing adoption challenges because students lack awareness of the benefits and risks of CCS. Therefore, it is vital to identify the critical factors affecting the initial and continuance adoption of CCS by students in less developed countries. This study adopts a trade-off lens to assess the impact of the perceived usefulness and perceived risks regarding students’ attitudes toward the initial and continuing adoption of CCS. Using a survey of CCS from a large public university in Thailand, we found that performance expectation and effort expectation positively affect perceived usefulness, and that authentication risks positively affect perceived risks. We also found that perceived usefulness rather than perceived risks is a deciding factor in adopting CCS. Higher education institutions in Thailand can accelerate the adoption of CCS by improving students’ perceived performance and reducing the perceived risks.

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A Comparative Evaluation of E-Learning Adoption in Private and Public Higher Education Institutions

Medical Education and Ethics ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-0978-3.ch037 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 805-828

Author(s):

Mpe Paulo Mwamahusi ◽

Titus Tossy

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Strategic Change ◽

Higher Education Institutions ◽

Electrical Power ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Empirical Survey ◽

Management Plans ◽

Private And Public ◽

E Learning ◽

The Government

This paper examines e-learning adoption in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The paper examines whether there is a difference between the Private and public HEIs e-learning adoption. The rationale for the examination stands from the fact that scholars are of option that there is different between private and public HEIs e-learning adoption. From an empirical survey conducted in Tanzania, this paper evaluates both staffs and students on the current situations, factors affecting, similarities and differences of e-learning adoption between private and public HEIs. The research reveals that, despite of the government efforts to support e-learning initiative by introducing national ICT polices to boost the level of adoption; very few private HEIs have adopted e-learning compared to public HEIs. The limited initial investment, lack of expertize, lack of guaranteed electrical power, poor strategic change management plans, and lack of innovative ideas are the barriers to e-learning adoption.

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The impact of the covid-19 crisis on higher education

Geopolitical Social Security and Freedom Journal ◽

10.2478/gssfj-2021-0002 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 15-26

Author(s):

Ivan Luchian

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Education System ◽

Higher Education Institutions ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Economic Effects ◽

Economic Situation ◽

Living Standard ◽

Educational Institutions ◽

Higher Education System ◽

The Impact

Abstract The current pandemic crisis is unique in its kind, becoming a global cataclysm with a multilateral impact and an extended spread over time. Affecting all aspects of human activity, this crisis has inevitably affected the higher education system, and its consequences are manifesting both locally and internationally. The purpose of this paper was to establish the influence of crisis on the economic situation of higher education institutions. After studying of different institutions reports, analytical presentations of authors from different countries, as well as the author's communication with colleagues from different educational institutions during online academic meetings, it became possible to compile a complex picture of economic consequences of the COVID-19 crisis on higher education system. The research results showed an extremely uneven spread of the economic effects of the pandemic crisis. Thus, the least COVID-19 crisis has affected universities in industrially developed countries and the disastrous impact will manifested in developing countries. In addition, a dependence of evolution of economic situation of educational institutions of a complex of important factors was detected. It is about of change in living standard of the population, the capacity of the local authorities to manage the consequences of the pandemic, the changes in higher education policies, presiding students to do higher education, managerial ability to manage the economic and financial status of higher education institutions and others. Likewise, certain ways of solving economic problems have been outlined.

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A Comparative Evaluation of E-Learning Adoption in Private and Public Higher Education Institutions

Information Technology Integration for Socio-Economic Development - Advances in Human and Social Aspects of Technology ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-0539-6.ch007 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 145-168

Author(s):

Mpe Paulo Mwamahusi ◽

Titus Tossy

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Strategic Change ◽

Higher Education Institutions ◽

Electrical Power ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Empirical Survey ◽

Management Plans ◽

Private And Public ◽

E Learning ◽

The Government

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Factors Affecting e-Learning Acceptance among Students: The Moderating Effect of Self-efficacy

International Journal of Information and Education Technology ◽

10.18178/ijiet.2022.12.2.1594 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

pp. 116-122

Author(s):

Muhammad Safuan Abdul Latip ◽

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Masliana Tamrin ◽

Ismayaza Noh ◽

Faizatul Akmal Rahim ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Data Analysis ◽

Social Influence ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Higher Education Institutions ◽

Moderating Effect ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Performance Expectancy ◽

E Learning

This paper aims to investigate e-learning acceptance in Malaysian higher education institutions and the moderating effect of self-efficacy. This study is crucial as online and distance learning have grown in all education sectors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A valid sample of 414 survey responses from active students currently enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Malaysian higher education institutions was collected for data analysis. Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) was employed in the data analysis. Results indicate that all four exogenous variables (performance expectancy, social influence, perceived enjoyment, and self-efficacy) significantly affect students’ acceptance towards e-learning. However, only performance expectancy and social influence are moderated by self-efficacy towards acceptance of e-learning, as self-efficacy does significantly strengthen the relationship of performance expectancy and social influence towards e-learning acceptance. The findings may serve as a reference point for future studies in response to changing the learning method preferences and technological advancements.

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Structural Model of Service Quality Factors Affecting Loyalty Sustainability

International Journal of Sustainable Construction Engineering Technology ◽

10.30880/ijscet.2020.11.02.026 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Eman Al-erqi ◽

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Mohd Lizam Mohd Diah ◽

Najmaddin Abo Mosali ◽

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...

Keyword(s):

International Students ◽

Service Quality ◽

Goodness Of Fit ◽

Structural Model ◽

Quality Factors ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Measurement Models ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

The University ◽

The Impact

This study seeks to address the impact of service quality affecting international student's satisfaction towards loyalty tothe Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia(UTHM). The aim of thestudy is to develop relationship between service quality factor and loyalty to the university from the international students’ perspectives. The study adopted quantitative approach where data was collected through questionnaire survey and analysed statistically. A total of 246 responses were received and found to be valid. The model was developed and analysed using AMOS-SEM software. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) function of the software was to assessed the measurement models and found that all the models achieved goodness of fit. Then path analysis function was used to assessed structural model and found that service qualityfactors have a significant effect on the students’ satisfaction and thus affecting the loyaltyto the university. Hopefully the outcome form this study will benefit the university in providing services especially to the international students.

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Critical success factors for the effective implementation of e-learning in South African higher education institutions

Journal of Gender Information and Development in Africa ◽

10.31920/2050-4284/2019/8n3a11 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 229-249

Author(s):

Munienge Mbodila ◽

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Bulelwa Mkabile ◽

Clever Ndebele

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

South African ◽

Critical Success Factors ◽

Success Factors ◽

Higher Education Institutions ◽

Effective Implementation ◽

Critical Success ◽

African Higher Education ◽

E Learning ◽

South African Higher Education

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“New Normal”: Analisis Penerimaan Menggunakan Balance Score Card

JARTIKA : Jurnal Riset Teknologi dan Inovasi Pendidikan ◽

10.36765/jartika.v3i2.303 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 396-402

Author(s):

Maria Florentina Rumba ◽

Margaretha P.N Rozady ◽

Theresia W. Mado

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Higher Education Institutions ◽

Normal Phase ◽

Physical Contact ◽

New Normal ◽

Face To Face ◽

Balance Score Card ◽

Score Card ◽

Pros And Cons ◽

The Impact

Abstrak: Kebiasaan manusia berubah karena adanya wabah COVID-19, hal ini berpengaruh ketika manusia masuk ke dalam fase new normal. New normal diartikan sebagai keadaan yang tidak biasa dilakukan sebelumnya, yang kemudian dijadikan sebagai standar atau kebiasaan baru yang mesti dilakukan manusia untuk dirinya sendiri maupun untuk bersosialisasi dengan orang lain. Kebiasaan baru ini pun menimbulkan pro dan kontra seiring dengan dampak yang timbul. Lembaga pendidikan tinggi merupakan salah satu yang merasakan dampak penerapan new normal. Perkuliahan yang selama ini dilakukan secara online/daring, akan kembali dilakukan secara luring/tatap muka, dengan tetap menerapkan protokol COVID-19 seperti mengenakan masker, menjaga jarak, mengenakan sarung tangan, serta tidak melakukan kontak fisik seperti berjabat tangan. Masalah yang muncul bukan hanya kecemasan orang tua terhadap anak – anaknya, tetapi bagaimana lembaga pendidikan tinggi mengatur segala sumber daya yang dimiliki agar memenuhi standar penerapan new normal. penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui penerimaan terhadap kondisi normal yang baru menggunakan Perspektif balance score card. Abstract: Human habits change because of the COVID-19 outbreak, this affects when humans enter the new normal phase. New normal is defined as a condition that is not normally done before, which is then used as a standard or new habits that must be done by humans for themselves or to socialize with others. This new habit also raises the pros and cons along with the impact arising with the new normal. Higher education institutions are the ones who feel the impact of implementing new normal. Lectures that have been conducted online / online will be re-done offline / face to face, while still applying the COVID-19 protocol such as wearing a mask, keeping a distance, wearing gloves, and not making physical contact such as shaking hands. The problem that arises is not only parents' anxiety about their children, but how higher education institutions regulate all available resources to meet new normal implementation standards. This study aims to determine acceptance of new normal conditions using the balance score card Perspective.

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