The effect of external factors on the students' acceptance of virtual learning.

Aleshidi, Hamad A. and Zeki, Akram M. (2011) The effect of external factors on the students' acceptance of virtual learning. In: Advancement in E- learning. IIUM Press, Kuala Lumpur, pp. 15-20. ISBN 978-967-418-105-5

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Abstract

The rapidly growing popularity of E-Learning has introduced new terms to education, as virtual learning. The success of a virtual learning environment (VLE) depends on a considerable extent of student acceptance and use of such an e-Iearning system. The current study introduces an overview of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). Furthermore, it builds a conceptual model to explain the differences between individual students in the level of acceptance and use of a VLE. This model is an extension of TAM. The primary findings of the study show that perceived of peer encouragement (PPE) has direct influence on the students' attitude to use virtual learning. Computer self-efficacy (CSE) and enjoyment (EN) have direct effect on the students' intention to use virtual learning, whilst, the cultural factor (CF) has indirect effects mediated by TAM.

Item Type:	Book Chapter
Additional Information:	6153/20575
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Computer Self-Efficacy (CSE); Enjoyment (EN); Peer Encouragement (PPE); Technology Acceptance Model (TAM); Virtual Learning
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General) Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology > Department of Information System Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology > Department of Information System
Depositing User:	Akram M Zeki
Date Deposited:	23 Jul 2012 14:22
Last Modified:	08 Dec 2014 16:03
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/25018

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