Abstract:
Abstract: E-learning refers to a platform in which learning materials such as
lecture notes, slides, and video can be accessed through the use of internet
services in an outdoor environment. The main purpose of the platform is to
provide students with the various interactive-learning contents in order to
learn a lesson, interact with the educator and other learners who are
embedded in the system across the globe. In Bangladesh, e-learning is still
an emerging concept in the higher education system as it is not so widely
used by many institutions and most of the learners are unaware of the
benefits of using e-learning. Currently, a number of private universities
using customized platforms in a short range in order to provide quality
education in Bangladesh. Nevertheless, implementing a specific technology,
which is not widely appreciated by the users in a region at all, leads to waste
of resources. This paper aims to identify the determinants of students'
acceptance of e-learning platforms such as Moodle, Blackboard, and Google
classroom or any customized e-learning platforms, etc in Bangladesh by
applying the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), which was solely
proposed by Davis in 1986. A total number of 219 respondents from two
different universities were surveyed randomly within the decided sample
extent and sample frame by applying FGD and In-depth interview techniques
in a classroom environment. In this study, Partial Least Squares Structural
Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) tool was applied to analyze data. Data
support a direct impact of Self-efficacy (SE) on PEOU and PU. However,
latent variables SE had no effect on ATU. The survey result confirmed that
consumers are still not satisfied with the graphical interface provided by the
company. Thus, there is a need to focus on the graphical user interface and
application by the mobile wallet service providers.
