Solving e-learning adoption intention puzzles among private universities in Nigeria: an empirical approach

Abstract

Purpose

E-learning system has been widely acknowledged to have positive impacts on the learning process. Nevertheless, the intention to use it is globally low, thereby constituting puzzles to be solved. This study aims to proffer some insights to solve the puzzles.

Design/methodology/approach

The data of the study were collected through an online survey among 425 students of four private universities using interactive electronic board systems. Partial least squares structural equation modeling was used to analyze the data.

Findings

The significant results of the study reveal that system quality, information quality and teaching materials significantly influenced perceived usefulness. Technology innovativeness and information quality also significantly influenced perceived ease of use. Perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use equally influenced e-learning intention.

Originality/value

This research is one of the few studies that conceptualize a framework to study intention to use e-learning generally, and interactive electronic board in particular among four private universities using technology innovativeness, system quality, information quality, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use and teaching materials.

Citation

Salimon, M.G., Mokhtar, S.S.M., Aliyu, O.A., Yusr, M.M. and Perumal, S. (2023), "Solving e-learning adoption intention puzzles among private universities in Nigeria: an empirical approach", Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education, Vol. 15 No. 3, pp. 613-631. https://doi.org/10.1108/JARHE-11-2020-0410