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Prior Research on the Adoption of E-Learning and UTAUT2 Model: A Critical Analysis

Husam A. E. Lahrash*, Mansaf M. Elmansori **, Mostafa Salama ***

* Department of Data Analysis, Faculty of Economics, Zawia University, Libya.

** Department of Computer Science, College of Technical Sciences, Darnah, Libya.

*** Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, Higher Institute for Science and Technology Yafran, Libya.

Periodicity:April - June'2021
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jet.18.1.17857

Abstract

The current paper conducted a critical analysis on the studies that have been carried out in both developing and developed countries regarding the adoption of e-learning technology based on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT2). The findings indicated that the UTAUT2 model is highly influential for all the models such as UTAUT, TAM and TRA. Moreover, most of the studies indicated that effort expectancy, performance expectancy, social influence, facilitating conditions, habit and Hedonic motivation affect positively and significantly on the Behavioral intention to adopt e-learning technology.

Keywords

E-leaning, UTAUT2, Adoption, Critical Analysis.

How to Cite this Article?

Lahrash, H. A. E., Elmansori, M. M., and Salama, M. (2021). Prior Research on the Adoption of E-Learning and UTAUT2 Model: A Critical Analysis. i-manager's Journal of Educational Technology, 18(1), 47-56. https://doi.org/10.26634/jet.18.1.17857

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