Adaption of Moodle as E-Learning in Saudi Arabian University: Empirical Examination and its Outcomes Using TAM
Keywords:
Automatic assessment, e-learning, Moodle, System Adoption, TAM.Abstract
Modern universities increasingly rely on e-Learning management systems to ensure their students have a richer and more-efficient learning experience. The choice and adaption of such systems need careful evaluation to achieve their intended goals. This paper describes the experience of using Moodle as an e-Learning System in Shaqra University, Saudi Arabia. The paper describes the benefits of the system and highlights the problems that were encountered while adapting it. It also explains an analysis study which uses an acceptance model to assure the adaptability of the system in the university by the stakeholders. The study confirms the importance of the project for the university and its impact on the working ethics for the employees as well as the students.
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