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Publication Date: 2013
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An Empirical Investigation Linking Learners' Adoption of Blended Learning to Their Intention of Full e-Learning
Al-Busaidi, Kamla Ali
Behaviour & Information Technology, v32 n11 p1168-1176 2013
Learning management system (LMS) is playing a major role in higher academic institutions worldwide. Even though full e-learning is becoming a feasible strategy for a number of institutions in the world, some institutions, especially those in developing countries, are resisting a full e-learning environment. Consequently, these academic institutions initially adopt LMS for blended learning to assess their readiness for full e-learning transformation. There are a number of studies that investigate the determinants of full e-learning, but very limited studies investigate the link between learners' perception of blended learning and full e-learning. The objective of this study was to link learners' adoption (perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness (PU) and satisfaction) of LMS in blended learning and their personal characteristics (self-efficacy, technology experience and personal innovativeness) to their intention to use full e-learning. Data were collected through a questionnaire from 512 learners in Oman. The study found that personal innovativeness, PU and satisfaction of LMS in blended learning are significant to learners' intention to engage in full e-learning. Thus, learners' adoption of LMS in blended learning boosts their intention to full e-learning. The results provide useful insights for practitioners and researchers on full e-learning planning and strategy.
Descriptors: Blended Learning, Investigations, Electronic Learning, Questionnaires, College Students, Usability, Participant Satisfaction, Individual Characteristics, Self Efficacy, Technological Literacy, Innovation, Intention, Teaching Methods, Educational Practices, Educational Strategies, Database Management Systems, Courseware, Influence of Technology, Likert Scales, Foreign Countries, Adoption (Ideas), Program Attitudes, Least Squares Statistics, Factor Analysis
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Oman
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