TY - JOUR
T1 - An empirical investigation linking learners adoption of blended learning to their intention of full e-learning
AU - Al-Busaidi, Kamla Ali
PY - 2013/11/1
Y1 - 2013/11/1
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
KW - blended learning
KW - determinants of e-learning
KW - e-learning
KW - full e-learning
KW - learners' acceptance of LMS
KW - learning management system
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U2 - 10.1080/0144929X.2013.774047
DO - 10.1080/0144929X.2013.774047
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:84887430742
SN - 0144-929X
VL - 32
SP - 1168
EP - 1176
JO - Behaviour and Information Technology
JF - Behaviour and Information Technology
IS - 11
ER -