Student Acceptance and Use of Internet-Based Distance Education in Saudi Electronic University (SEU): A Mixed Method Study
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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-ohiou14241752652021-08-03T06:29:18Z Student Acceptance and Use of Internet-Based Distance Education in Saudi Electronic University (SEU): A Mixed Method Study Al-Youssef, Ibrahim Y. Educational Technology Education Internet-based distance education E-learning Saudi Arabia Internet-based distance education (IBDE) is fast becoming an integral part of course delivery in Saudi colleges and universities, as well as around the world. This study used relevant technology acceptance literature and the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology Model (UTAUT) as a theoretical framework to investigate the determinants associated with Saudi students' behavioral intention (BI) to accept and use of IBDE as new learning methods in Saudi universities.The purpose of this study is to test the determinants of the BI to accept and enroll IBDE by university students and to discover if there exist either age, gender, or their occupation differences in the acceptance of IBDE. To achieve this purpose, an exploratory sequential mixed method (ESMM) was utilized for data collection and analysis. Qualitative data were collected through interviews with seven Saudi students who enrolled in online course, and quantitative data were collected using an online survey instrument completed by 230 online students at Saudi Electronic University (SEU). The results indicate that perceived convenience (PC), Performance expectancy (PE), perceived enjoyment (PJ), and admission requirements (AR) were all significant determinants of behavioral intention to accept and enroll in IBDE. Effort expectancy EE, attitude toward using IBDE technology (AT), social influence (SI), and facilitating conditions (FC) were not found to be significant predictor variables. Moreover, the Saudi students showed differences in IBDE when they were compared, based on their gender and occupation. The findings also suggest an extended model of UTAUT for the acceptance and use of the IBDE, which can help the organization decision makers in Saudi Arabia in planning, evaluating and executing the use of existing IBDE. 2015-08-24 English text Ohio University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1424175265 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1424175265 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws. |
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Educational Technology Education Internet-based distance education E-learning Saudi Arabia Al-Youssef, Ibrahim Y. Student Acceptance and Use of Internet-Based Distance Education in Saudi Electronic University (SEU): A Mixed Method Study |
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Al-Youssef, Ibrahim Y. |
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Al-Youssef, Ibrahim Y. |
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Student Acceptance and Use of Internet-Based Distance Education in Saudi Electronic University (SEU): A Mixed Method Study |
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Student Acceptance and Use of Internet-Based Distance Education in Saudi Electronic University (SEU): A Mixed Method Study |
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Student Acceptance and Use of Internet-Based Distance Education in Saudi Electronic University (SEU): A Mixed Method Study |
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Student Acceptance and Use of Internet-Based Distance Education in Saudi Electronic University (SEU): A Mixed Method Study |
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Student Acceptance and Use of Internet-Based Distance Education in Saudi Electronic University (SEU): A Mixed Method Study |
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student acceptance and use of internet-based distance education in saudi electronic university (seu): a mixed method study |
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Ohio University / OhioLINK |
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