Modeling the acceptance of e-learning in mandatory environments of higher education: The influence of previous education and gender

نویسنده

  • Mitja Decman
چکیده

E-learning systems and technologies are playing an increasing role in different educational environments around the world. The acceptance of such technologies is tested with different models that use different criteria. Among them, the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) is one of the more studied theories, but its validity should still be tested in e-learning environments, especially

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Computers in Human Behavior

دوره 49  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2015