Title: Technology acceptance and usage in higher education: a case study of e-learning in Hashemite University in Jordan

Authors: Ahmad Khasawneh

Addresses: Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II Faculty of Information Technology, Hashemite University, P.O. Box 150459, Zarqa 13115, Jordan

Abstract: The implementation of e-learning initiatives in the academic and training institutions has been increasing from the last few years. E-learning is becoming popular among online students or distance learning students who are unable to attend the face-to-face class. E-learning concept has been implemented by academic institutions in Jordan universities such as Hashemite University in order to support their distance teaching-learning activities as well. This study attempted to identify factors contributing to e-learning success at a university setting. Hence, the current study aims to identify the critical factors of e-learning success. We have also investigated the level of acceptance of e-learning services among staff and students.

Keywords: e-learning; electronic learning; Jordan; Hashemite University; education management; higher education; universities; distance learning; online learning; teaching staff attitudes; student attitudes; ICT; information technology; communications technology.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMIE.2010.030871

International Journal of Management in Education, 2010 Vol.4 No.2, pp.133 - 145

Published online: 11 Jan 2010 *

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