eLearning Acceptance and Adoption Challenges in Higher Education

Abstract

Online learning and technology acceptance has become a highly significant subject in the field of information technology. The challenges of eLearning acceptance and adoption in higher education are complex and multifaceted: it is important to carefully consider the environmental, social, and economic implications of eLearning implementation and to work toward ensuring that eLearning programs are accessible, equitable, and sustainable over the long term. Many theories and models have been proposed over the years to explain individual usage and behavior and measure the degree of acceptance and satisfaction toward technology acceptance and online learning. This study reviews the challenges and limitations of online learning acceptance and adoption for the last ten years (2012–2022). Lack of technical support, awareness, institution readiness, quality online course content, and less information technology skill of faculty members in the early years present challenges. Further, self-efficacy, financial and technology factors, pedagogical learning, socio-economic evolution, digital competence and compatibility, and lack of technological infrastructure have significantly affected the adoption of eLearning in higher education institutions in recent years.