Adoption Determinants of E-learning Management System in Institutions of Higher Learning in Kenya: A Case of Selected Universities in Nairobi Metropolitan
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Date
2015
Authors
Maina, Michael Kimani
Nzuki, D. M.
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Publisher
Center for Promoting Ideas, USA
Abstract
Researchers in educational technology have researched for factors to explain problems that hinder acceptance of
e-learning management systems in institutions of higher learning. Based on unified theory of acceptance and use
of technology (UTAUT), the study examined the influence of performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social
influence and facilitating condition on acceptance of E-learning Management System (EMS) in institutions of
higher learning in Kenya. Descriptive research design and in particular cross-sectional design were employed in
order to empirically investigate the extent to which problems influence adoption of E-learning Management
System (EMS). A self-administered questionnaire, face-to-face interviews and observation were administered to a
sample size of 600 that consisted of lecturers, students, administrators, and technical staff from at least five
Universities within Nairobi Metropolitan. Analysis was done using descriptive as well as inferential statistics in
order to draw inferences between the variables. The study found that use of EMS was a new technology as most of
the respondents had an experience of less than 3 years. Also the study found that expected performance, enabling
infrastructures, institutional policies, training support and leadership and ease of effort use influenced the
adoption of EMS in institutions of higher learning
Description
Research Article
Keywords
acceptance, behavioral intention, System, effort expectancy, E-learning
Citation
International Journal of Business and Social Science Vol. 6, No. 2; February 2015