An analysis of e-learning adoptability in the developing countries: the case of the Kingdom of Bahrain

The primary purpose of this study is to highlight the learning preferences and its impact on adaptability to e-learning courses within a highly growth-oriented and competitive educational system, in an emerging Middle-Eastern economy, namely, Bahrain. Utilizing a sample of high school students in th...

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Published in:International journal of business, marketing, and decision sciences marketing, and decision sciences, 2012-09, Vol.5 (2), p.60
Main Author: Akour, Iman
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bahrain
Economic aspects
Online education
Schools
Technology application
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Summary:The primary purpose of this study is to highlight the learning preferences and its impact on adaptability to e-learning courses within a highly growth-oriented and competitive educational system, in an emerging Middle-Eastern economy, namely, Bahrain. Utilizing a sample of high school students in the Kingdom of Bahrain, the results of this study revealed that there are no differences between students according to gender and age in e-learning adaptability. Further, the study showed that the adaptability to e-learning can be predicted based on student's preferences for asynchronous learning, use of computers in learning, and asynchronous digital communication. Recommendations for policy makers and researchers are presented. The originality of this study stems from its value to provide further validation for e-learning adaptability model within country variations and cross cultural dimensions.
ISSN:1942-8162