Download or read book Adoption of LMS in Higher Educational Institutions of the Middle East written by Rashid A. Khan and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-07-28 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses the adoption of learning management systems (LMS) in higher education institutions. It presents influential predictors that may impact instructors’ behavioral intention to adopt learning management systems in the context of Arab culture, as well as a unique model of technology acceptance that draws on and combines previous technology adoption models (i.e., a modified unified theory of acceptance and use of technology model – UTAUT2). Moreover, this study extends the UTAUT2 model by including Hofstede’s (1980) cultural dimensions, and technology awareness as the moderators of the model. It also describes the explanatory technique approach used to collect quantitative data from the instructors at higher education institutions in Saudi Arabia and were analyzed with structural equation modeling using SPSS/Amos software. The findings revealed that facilitating conditions were the strongest predictor of behavioral intention to adopt an LMS, followed by performance expectancy and hedonic motivation, technology awareness, and cultural dimensions exerted a moderating influence on instructors’ behavioral intention to use LMS in their teaching. By including new constructs, this becomes the first study of its kind exploring instructors’ use of LMS in Higher Educational Institutions of Saudi Arabia and other countries of the Middle East. It offers practical insights for a broad range of researchers and professionals at higher education institutions and serves as a reference guide for designers of learning management systems (e.g., blackboard systems), policymakers, and the Ministry of Education staff.

Download or read book Higher Education in the Arab World written by Adnan Badran and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-09-26 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a comprehensive insight into the benefits and advantages of adopting technology-driven learning as a central pillar of the universities’ teaching, learning, research, and social-responsibility strategies. Despite the importance of adopting technology-enhanced learning within higher education institutions, Arab countries are still slow to change. Arab Universities are facing the need to adopt new methods of learning to serve the demands of a changing demography in the higher education community as well as the requirements of Industry 4.0 and Society 4.0. E-Learning and distance education are not just about technology, but they are about education, pedagogy, curriculum design, research, and innovation. The book also discusses the best methods to implement these modes of learning while taking into consideration all the hurdles and challenges specific to the Arab world. The needs of students (undergraduate and postgraduate), faculty, and the university at large are considered while drawing on the best quality-assurance practices to ensure the quality of education remains uncompromised. Also featured in this book are experiences from Arab Universities and recommendations for improvements that facilitate the use of education technology tools as part the university’s pedagogy to harness the full potential for implementing e-learning and distance education.

Download or read book Advances in Web Based Learning ICWL 2023 written by Haoran Xie and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-11-23 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book constitutes the proceedings of the International Conference on Web-Based Learning, ICWL 2023, in Sydney, NSW, Australia, in November 2023. The 9 full papers together with 7 short papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 23 submissions. The conference focuses on subjects such as Semantic Web for E-Learning, through Learning Analytics, Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning, Assessment, Pedagogical Issues, E-learning Platforms, and Tools, to Mobile Learning.

Download or read book The Role of Sustainability and Artificial Intelligence in Education Improvement written by Joanna Rosak-Szyrocka and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2023-11-21 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is devoted to the issues faced by universities in the field of distance learning during and after COVID, as well as in digitalization times. The book devotes a lot of space to the issues of Web 3.0 in university e-learning, Industry 4.0, artificial intelligence and digital equity. The aim and scope of this book is to draw a holistic picture of education before and after COVID, the psychological effects of COVID in education, and using modern technologies application in education, taking into consideration aspects of sustainability development, Industry 4.0 and Society 5.0. The authors also raise the issue of artificial intelligence investigation in learner-instructor interaction. Features: • To elaborate the functions of online education and numerous pedagogical strategies based on electronic learning to aid teachers and students with the tools required to succeed in the 21st century via engaging virtual experiences • To analyze tools provided by Ed-Tech firms and the effect of digital tools on maintaining the educational process in times of crisis and after pandemic • To create a roadmap for higher education institutions and provide tips regarding how to improve the effectiveness of the hybrid learning system • To understand e-learning characteristic in the era of Industry 4.0 and Society 5.0 and characteristics of the different web generations • To use AI applications to improve connections and relationships between students and teachers and in education in the future The book is both scientific and educational. It can be used at the university level and by anyone interested in the topics it covers.

Download or read book E Learning in the Middle East and North Africa MENA Region written by Alan S. Weber and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-02-27 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the last decade, due to factors of ICT infrastructural and broadband maturation, rising levels of educational attainment and computer literacy, and diversification strategies, e-learning has exploded in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. However, significant barriers remain in the region’s e-learning development: lack of research on outcomes and effectiveness, paucity of Arabic language learning objects, monopolies and high cost of telecommunications, cultural taboos, accreditation, censorship, and teacher training. This unique volume is the first comprehensive effort to describe the history, development, and current state of e-learning in each of the 20 MENA countries from Algeria to Yemen. Each entry is expertly written by a specialist who is acutely familiar with the state of e-learning in their respective country, and concludes with a bibliography of key reports, peer-reviewed books and articles, and web resources. E-Learning in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) proves itself as a vital compendium for a wide readership that includes academics and students, transnational program directors, international education experts, MENA government departments, commercial vendors and investors, and ICT development and regulatory agencies involved in e-learning in the Middle East.

Download or read book Adoption of Learning Management Systems in Saudi Higher Educational Institutions written by Rashid Ali Khan and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Institutions of Higher Learning in the Middle East written by Francis Boardman and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Adoption of Learning Management Systems LMS Among Faculty Members at Kansas State University and King Saud University written by Tariq Alshalan and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this quantitative study was to investigate three areas related to LMS adoption at universities: first, the relationships between faculty personal characteristics (age, gender, academic ranking, and years of teaching experiences) and their adoption of learning management systems (LMS); second, organizational support related to LMS adoption; and third, concern of time and fear of technology as inhibiting factors of using an LMS. The research compares faculty members at Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, and faculty members at King Saud University in Saudi Arabia. This study is related to the educational technology field in the higher education environment. Many universities in Saudi Arabia are in the early stage of adopting and using e-learning tools such as LMSs. There is a need to illustrate the best practice processes of adopting new technology in higher education contexts. This study should help instructors and university leaders determine the significant factors of successful adoption of educational technology tools. Rogers' (2003) diffusion of innovation theory was used to provide insights and guide the study as well as design the research questions. His work mentioned that about 49% to 87% of innovation adoption can be predicted according to five perceived attributes: (1) relative advantage, (2) compatibility, (3) complexity, (4) trialability, (5) observability. These data were obtained from 403 faculty members at Kansas State University. The data analysis showed that faculty members' personal characteristics influenced their LMS adoption. A MANOVA Pillai's Trace test results showed a statistical difference between faculty characteristics (age, p = .017 gender, p = .009 years of teaching experiences p = .042 and academic rank p = .000) and Rogers' five attributes of innovation at Kansas State University. Conversely, at King Saud University the data were obtained from 104 faculty members. The data analysis showed no influence between faculty members' personal characteristics and Rogers' five attributes of innovation. An ANOVA test was conducted and there was a statistical difference among faculty members at Kansas State University in all four independent variables (age, p = .004 gender, p = .000, years of teaching experience p = .012 and academic ranking, p = .008) and their perception of the organizational support related to their adoption of the LMS. On the other hand, there was no a statistical difference among faculty members at King Saud University in all four independent variables (age, gender, academic ranking, and years of teaching experience) and their perception of the organizational support related to their adoption of the LMS. The MANOVA Pillai's trace test result showed a statistical difference between faculty academic rank and fear of change of technology p = .021 and no statistical significance for time concern at Kansas State University. However, there was no a statistical difference for faculty members at King Saud University concerning all independent variables (age, gender, academic ranking, and years of teaching experience) with fear of change of technology and no statistical significance for time concern, as well. The study concluded with a recommendation for Kansas State University and King Saud University regarding learning management system adoption. In addition, important considerations for professional development and training among faculty members were also recommended. Finally, a recommendation for future research in the field of educational technology was proposed.

Download or read book Best Practices in English Teaching and Learning in Higher Education written by Lillian L. C. Wong and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-11-24 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lillian Wong brings together evidence- informed studies which are at the forefront of higher education developments in English language teaching and learning, and shares expertise from prominent academics in Hong Kong. Written by experienced practitioners who are active in the evolving field of scholarship of teaching and learning, it provides accessible and engaging insights into best practices in new and innovative areas, such as communities of practice, scholarship, big data analytics, digital literacies, blended learning, small private online courses, dialogic use of exemplars, students as tutors and critical thinking. The book covers best practices in three interrelated key areas in university English language education, including curriculum design and pedagogy, use of technologies and the teaching and learning of English in the disciplines. Linking theory and practice, the chapters discuss the emphasis on EAP/ ESP in university English language education, how technological developments are impacting the field and the implications for further research and the teaching of English in higher education. This resourceful collection is essential reading for teachers in- service and intraining, or those working in language education at the tertiary level where English is being used as an academic lingua franca, a medium of instruction or where EAP/ ESP plays an important role. Researchers in TESOL and applied linguistics, curriculum designers and leaders, teacher educators and policymakers as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students will also find it valuable.

Download or read book Radical Solutions for Digital Transformation in Latin American Universities written by Daniel Burgos and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-07-24 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents how Digital Transformation is a requirement to upgrade Latin American universities to a next level in management, lecturing and learning processes and strategies. The book starts with a thorough introduction of the Latin American context addressing the three main topics in the book: Digital Transformation, Higher Education and Artificial Intelligence & Industry 4.0. They will be depicted by region, with a clear distribution between Central America & Mexico, Comunidad Andina (Perú, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Bolivia), Mercosur (Argentina, Brasil, Paraguay and Uruguay), and other countries. The book also shows how online learning is a key part of the transformation, with a clear focus on learning management systems, innovation and learning analytics. Further, personalised services for every single profile at the university (students, lecturers, academic managers) are presented to guarantee inclusive education service aggregation for networked campuses. Following, the book addresses strategy and overall services that concentrate on sustainability and revenue models integrated with a strategic planning. Finally a set of chapters will show specific experiences and case studies of direct application of Artificial Intelligence and Technology 4.0, where the readers can learn from and transfer directly into their educational contexts.

Download or read book Building Resiliency in Higher Education Globalization Digital Skills and Student Wellness written by Kayyali, Mustafa and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-04-22 with total page 551 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the dynamic landscape of higher education, institutions face a myriad of challenges that threaten to inhibit their ability to nurture the leaders of tomorrow effectively. Academia is navigating new challenges, including the pressures of globalization, the complexities of digital transformation and the imperative of fostering diversity and inclusion. The need for innovative solutions and strategic approaches to these challenges has never been more pressing. Building Resiliency in Higher Education: Globalization, Digital Skills, and Student Wellness offers a comprehensive exploration of these critical issues, providing educators, administrators, policymakers, and researchers with a roadmap for navigating the complexities of the modern educational landscape. The book equips readers with the knowledge and insights needed to address these challenges head-on by delving into topics such as internationalization, innovation, and sustainability. This valuable resource aids understanding and responsiveness to the trends shaping higher education today through in-depth analysis and an interdisciplinary approach.

Download or read book Factors Influencing the Acceptance of E Learning Adoption in Libya s Higher Education Institutions written by Mahfoud Benghet and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The growing influence of technologies on all aspects of life, including the education sector, requires developing countries to follow the example of the developed countries and adopt technology in their education systems. Libya has been able to boost its economic and educational position over the years, and this brings it to the concern of applying modern methods of learning into its Higher Education (HE) system. E-Learning has been advocated by several university professors and researchers as one of pertinent method in the education system in the current society context of busy schedules and dual responsibilities of adult learners. However, due to many cultural, governmental and technological reasons, the state of e-Learning in Libya's HE has not been to an adequate level. This paper aims to shows the outcomes of several studies, which discover the effect of national and international ethos and methods to education on the usefulness of manipulating, applying and utilizing e-Learning schemes and machinery in Libya's Higher Education institutions. The writers have advanced an inquiry form, which was finished by ripe Libyan students registered for PhD educations in the United Kingdom, who are also permanent professors at the Universities of Tripoli, Garyounis, El-Zawia and Aljabal-Algharbi. The measurable and qualitative inquiry of the replies show numerous complications connected to the utilization of e-Learning and, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Libyan universities. [For the complete proceedings, see ED557189.].

Download or read book ICT Acceptance Investment and Organization Cultural Practices and Values in the Arab World written by Abdallah, Salam and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2010-10-31 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book is a unique source of information outlining the importance of Information Communication Technology (ICT) adoption and diffusion, covering the Arab world's strong need for access to information systems, while still paying close attention to their culture and localization of practices"--Provided by publisher.

Download or read book Institutional and Individual Barriers of E learning Adoption in Higher Education in Oman written by Widad Abdul Alim Rakhyoot and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the past two decades, rapid advances in information and communications technology (ICT) have encouraged some educators to opt for technological learning environments to support teaching and learning. As a result E-learning has grown to be an essential element of vast Higher education institutions around the world with large investments to improve the quality of teaching and learning. In spite of all these investments on E-learning facilities, academics face challenges that discourage them from changing to this mode of delivery.The goal of this study was to explore and examine academics perceptions on the factors that inhibit the adoption of E-learning in Higher education in Oman. The key focus of the study is on the examination of how the institutional and individual barriers affect the adoption of E-learning by academics. Thirty academics from three teaching faculties at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) participated in this study. Through teachers' semi-structured interviews and LMS use statistics, this study signifies the factors that hinder academics use of E-learning.The findings from this study reveal (a) that academics have positive perceptions of the use of E-learning in teaching and learning, (b) that academics perceive that lack of specialized training, lack of solid IT infrastructure, lack of accessible E-learning support, and lack of E-learning strategy are the main institutional barriers to academics' E-learning adoption, and (c) that academics believe that lack of awareness of E-learning effectiveness, lack of knowledge of integrating E-learning in teaching, and resistance to change were the main individual academics' barriers to E-learning adoption. Furthermore academics with more E-learning support structures have more positive attitudes and adoption level of E-learning. The findings from this study deepen our understanding of E-learning adoption in the higher education context in Oman through examining the issues associated with institutional barriers and their effect on individual barriers of academics' adoption of E-learning technologies.

Download or read book Higher Education in Saudi Arabia written by Larry Smith and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-14 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides the first academically rigorous description and critical analysis of the Higher Education system in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and of the vision, strategies and policy imperatives for the future development of Saudi universities. The government of Saudi Arabia has recognized in both policy and practice the necessity of developing its university system to world-class standard. Significantly increasing access and participation in Higher Education across a range of traditional and non-traditional disciplines is directly relevant to the future social and economic growth of the country. This book addresses the way in which Saudi Arabia is moving to develop a quality university system that balances the need for students to gain the knowledge, skills and ‘ways of doing’ necessary to operate effectively on the world stage while simultaneously maintaining and demonstrating the fundamental values of the Islamic religion and culture. The book provides a description and critical analysis of the key components of the Saudi Higher Education system, and of system-level responses to the challenges and opportunities facing Saudi universities. It is written by a team of Saudi academics and authors of international standing from non-Saudi universities so as to provide both internal and external perspectives on all issues and to place information and ideas in the context of the international Higher Education scene.

Download or read book A Mixed methods Study of Examining the Concerns of Saudi Arabian Middle and Secondary School Teachers in Adopting the Future Gate Learning Management System written by Abdullah Essa Masmali and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this mixed-method study was to examine the concerns of teachers in middle and secondary schools as they began to implement the Future Gate LMS in Saudi Arabia. A sample of 1045 teachers participated in this study, who represent teachers from schools selected by the Ministry of Education to implement the transformation to digital learning through the Future Gate LMS project. The study examined teachers' concerns through the lens of the Concern Based Adoption Model (CBAM) framework. The data in this sequential mixed-method study were obtained through two phases. The first phase was quantitative data through the Stage of Concern Questionnaire (SoCQ) and the second phase was qualitative data through an open-ended question on the SoCQ as well as semi-structured interviews. The results from the SoCQ indicated that teachers in the middle and secondary schools who were selected to implement the Future Gate LMS were in the early concern stages. The highest percentile score was Stage 0 Unconcern 87% followed by Stage 1 Personal 84%, Stage 2 Informational 83%, and Stage 3 Management 73%. The lowest percentile score was in Stage 4 Consequences 54% followed by Stage 5 Collaboration 59% and Stage 6 Refocusing 69%. A one-way MANOVA test revealed a statistically significant difference between teachers' stages of concerns and their gender and type of degree. It also revealed statistically significant differences between teachers' stages of concerns and their technographic characteristics (prior experience in educational technology use, type of professional development in educational technology, duration of professional development in educational technology, type of professional development in Future Gate LMS, and duration of professional development in Future Gate LMS). One-way MANOVA also revealed statistically significant differences between teachers' stages of concerns and technology availability in the classroom (technology in the classroom and Internet access in the classroom). The qualitative data analysis indicated that the top three concerns of teachers were centered around technology and Internet in the school, Future Gate LMS activation, and how students deal with Future Gate LMS. This study contributes to the literature to understand teachers' needs for successfully implementing innovations. Results obtained from this study are important for all stakeholders so that they can understand teachers' concerns regarding adopting the transformation to digital learning in Saudi Arabia as it is an important project for the Saudi Arabia 2030 vision.

Download or read book Online and Distance Learning Concepts Methodologies Tools and Applications written by Tomei, Lawrence A. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2007-07-31 with total page 4032 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This comprehensive, six-volume collection addresses all aspects of online and distance learning, including information communication technologies applied to education, virtual classrooms, pedagogical systems, Web-based learning, library information systems, virtual universities, and more. It enables libraries to provide a foundational reference to meet the information needs of researchers, educators, practitioners, administrators, and other stakeholders in online and distance learning"--Provided by publisher.