Who is Responsible for E-Learning Success in Higher Education? A Stakeholders' Analysis

Successful implementation of e-learning is dependent on the extent to which the needs and concerns of the stakeholder groups involved are addressed. This paper discusses e-learning, describes the needs and concerns of the various stakeholder groups, and derives a Stakeholders' Responsiblity Matrix to summarize the responsibilities of each stakeholder group. Fulfilling the responsibilities described in the Stakeholders’ Responsibility Matrix will address the needs and concerns of each stakeholder groups, thereby encouraging the success of e-learning in higher education.