A STUDY ON THE USE OF ONLINE LEARNING SYSTEM (OLeS) AMONG ACADEMIC STAFFS IN PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Abdul Aziz, Hasnah Am and Mohtar, Nur Hafizati (2020) A STUDY ON THE USE OF ONLINE LEARNING SYSTEM (OLeS) AMONG ACADEMIC STAFFS IN PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS. The Asian Journal of Professional and Business Studies, 1 (1). ISSN 2716-666X

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Abstract

There is a significant transformation for higher education to confront intense competition, enhance the academic program to meet the challenges of this competition and to develop new teaching and learning strategy to fulfil the demand of the global market place. Furthermore, the rapid growth of internet-based innovations has resulted in changes in teaching approaches, learning development, manifested in different forms of e-learning. Even the traditional method such as tutorial and face-to face tutorial lecturer still strongly dominant, higher education intensively investing in learning technologies to facilitate greater quality enhancements in students learning experiences. This study conducted to explore the uses of online learning system (OLeS) in teaching and learning process among lecturers in Kolej Poly-Tech Mara Alor Setar. This study employed a qualitative approach; semi-structured interview and online learning records. The population of the study consisted of 41 lecturers, and conducted November in 2018. Thematic analysis used for semi-structured interview data, whereas Descriptive Analysis was utilized to analyse the online learning records. Through the thematic analysis; three main themes were revealed such as management encouragement and support, lecturers’ positive attitudes on the use of online learning and the benefits of online learning towards students. Overall, the result showed positive attitudes among lecturers toward the uses of online learning due to the management efforts and perceive of usefulness. Hopefully, these findings enhance our understanding of the uses of online learning in higher education, indicating several issues to consider while implementing online learning in teaching and learning

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Online Learning, TAM, OLeS
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General) L Education > LC Special aspects of education L Education > LC Special aspects of education > LC5201 Education extension. Adult education. Continuing education
Divisions:	Faculty of Business, Accountancy and Social Sciences
Depositing User:	Mrs Shariffah Shuhaiza Syed Mohd Nor
Date Deposited:	23 Apr 2021 06:50
Last Modified:	17 Aug 2021 04:17
URI:	http://eprints.kuptm.edu.my/id/eprint/1570

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