Critical Success Factors for E-Learning in Developing Countries: A Comparative Analysis between ICT Experts and Faculty

Autor/inn/en	Bhuasiri, Wannasiri; Xaymoungkhoun, Oudone; Zo, Hangjung; Rho, Jae Jeung; Ciganek, Andrew P.
Titel	Critical Success Factors for E-Learning in Developing Countries: A Comparative Analysis between ICT Experts and Faculty
Quelle	In: Computers & Education, 58 (2012) 2, S.843-855 (13 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0360-1315
DOI	10.1016/j.compedu.2011.10.010
Schlagwörter	Expertise; Electronic Learning; Delphi Technique; Curriculum Design; Distance Education; Comparative Analysis; College Faculty; Information Technology; Developing Nations; Educational Technology; Instructional Materials; Higher Education; Universities; Responses; Program Implementation + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Expert appraisal; Delphi-Methode; Lehrplangestaltung; Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht; Fakultät; Informationstechnologie; Developing country; Developing countries; Entwicklungsland; Unterrichtsmedien; Lehrmaterial; Lehrmittel; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; University; Universität
Abstract	This study identifies the critical success factors that influence the acceptance of e-learning systems in developing countries. E-learning is a popular mode of delivering educational materials in higher education by universities throughout the world. This study identifies multiple factors that influence the success of e-learning systems from the literature and compares the relative importance among two stakeholder groups in developing countries, ICT experts and faculty. This study collected 76 usable responses using the Delphi method and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) approach. The results reveal 6 dimensions and 20 critical success factors for e-learning systems in developing countries. Findings illustrate the importance of curriculum design for learning performance. Technology awareness, motivation, and changing learners' behavior are prerequisites for successful e-learning implementations. Several recommendations are provided to aid the implementation of e-learning systems for developing countries which have relevance for researchers and practitioners. Limitations as well as possible research directions are also discussed. (Contains 2 figures and 7 tables.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10