Critical success factors for e-learning acceptance: Confirrmatory factor models

Authors : Hassan M. Selim
Published : www.elsevier.com/locate/compedu

Keyword : E-learning; Distance education; Structured equation modeling; ConWrmatory factor model

Abstract

E-learning, one of the tools emerged from information technology, has been integrated in many univer- sity programs. There are several factors that need to be considered while developing or implementing uni-versity curriculums that oVer e-learning based courses. This paper is intended to specify e-learning critical success factors (CSFs) as perceived by university students. The published e-learning critical success factors were surveyed and grouped into 4 categories namely, instructor, student, information technology, and university support. Each category included several measures. The categorization was tested by surveying538 university students. The results revealed 8 categories of e-learning CSFs, each included several critical e-learning acceptance and success measures. The level of criticality of each measure was represented by its validity coeYcient. ConWrmatory factor modeling approach was used to assess the criticality of the measures included in each CSF category.