Kadyamatimba, A.Madzvamuse, S.Patel, Naziyabanu Mohmedsalim2019-06-062019-06-062019-05-18Patel, Naziyabanu Mohmedsalim (2018) Towards an e-learning adoption framework for rural-based higher education institutions in South Africa, University of Venda, South Africa.<http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1363>.http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1363MCom (Business Information Systems)Department of Business Information SystemsThe aim of this research study is to propose an e-learning framework to deliver a guideline for the adoption of e-learning considering all major determinants such as technical, operational, organisational, cultural and socio-economical domains, in the setting of rural-based higher educational institutions. E-learning is a process which has arisen from ICT advancement, and it is coordinated together with the education programs at many universities. In South African tertiary institutions, the adoption rate for e-learning is higher in urban-based higher education institutions and colleges and lower in rural-based higher education institutions. Even though with the supposed capacity that e-learning provides, the bigger part of the e-learning approach in rural-based higher education institutions does not achieve their potential. This study focuses on identifying factors which impact the adoption of e-learning at rural-based, higher education institutions and its challenges. A case study approach is undertaken, using mixed methods for collection of data from the respondents based on e-learning adoption at student, educator and institutional level. The study identified the factors which influence the adoption of e-learning in rural-based HEIs. Eventually, the researcher proposed an e-learning framework which contributes to the e-learning adoption in rural-based HEIs, by establishing a guide for these institutions for enhanced planning, development and implementation tool for e-learning adoption using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology Model. The study identified that the e-learning usage and perception was lower in rural-based HEIs as compared to urban-based HEIs, and performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence and facilitating conditions are all major factors which influence the adoption of e-learning.1 online resource ()enAdoption FrameworkE-learningRural - based HEIsStudent - Centered LearningTeaching and Learning378.1730968257Computer-assisted instruction -- South Africa -- LimpopoAudio-visual education -- South Africa -- LimpopoEducational technology -- South Africa -- LimpopoProgrammed instruction -- South Africa -- LimpopoTeaching -- Aids and devicesTechnology -- South Africa -- LimpopoEducation, Higher -- South Africa -- LimpopoUniversities and colleges -- South Africa -- LimpopoDissertationPatel NM. Towards an e-learning adoption framework for rural-based higher education institutions in South Africa. []. , 2019 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1363Patel, N. M. (2019). <i>Towards an e-learning adoption framework for rural-based higher education institutions in South Africa</i>. (). . Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1363Patel, Naziyabanu Mohmedsalim. <i>"Towards an e-learning adoption framework for rural-based higher education institutions in South Africa."</i> ., , 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1363TY - Dissertation AU - Patel, Naziyabanu Mohmedsalim AB - The aim of this research study is to propose an e-learning framework to deliver a guideline for the adoption of e-learning considering all major determinants such as technical, operational, organisational, cultural and socio-economical domains, in the setting of rural-based higher educational institutions. E-learning is a process which has arisen from ICT advancement, and it is coordinated together with the education programs at many universities. In South African tertiary institutions, the adoption rate for e-learning is higher in urban-based higher education institutions and colleges and lower in rural-based higher education institutions. Even though with the supposed capacity that e-learning provides, the bigger part of the e-learning approach in rural-based higher education institutions does not achieve their potential. This study focuses on identifying factors which impact the adoption of e-learning at rural-based, higher education institutions and its challenges. A case study approach is undertaken, using mixed methods for collection of data from the respondents based on e-learning adoption at student, educator and institutional level. The study identified the factors which influence the adoption of e-learning in rural-based HEIs. Eventually, the researcher proposed an e-learning framework which contributes to the e-learning adoption in rural-based HEIs, by establishing a guide for these institutions for enhanced planning, development and implementation tool for e-learning adoption using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology Model. The study identified that the e-learning usage and perception was lower in rural-based HEIs as compared to urban-based HEIs, and performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence and facilitating conditions are all major factors which influence the adoption of e-learning. 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