Factors Contributing to E-Learning Success: A Case Study in Indonesian Open University (UT)

Abstract:

E-learning activity is becoming popular to online students or distance learning students who are unable to attend the face-to-face class. E-learning concept has been implemented by academic institutions such as open universities for decades in order to support their teaching-learning activity that is based on distance. This study attempted to identify factors contributing to elearning success namely computer selfefficacy, convenience, instructor characteristics, instructional design, technological factors and institutional support. All these factors were examined to explore their relationship and contribution to E-learning success. The study used Perceived Usefulness (PU) as the measure of E-learning success. Hypotheses showing the relationships between the factors investigated were developed and tested. The study found strong support for the relationship between the factors investigated