A STUDY ON E-LEARNING ADOPTION AND EFFECTIVENESS IN TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR TEACHERS IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Authors

  • K. Saidalavi Assistant Professor, Department of Management & Commerce, Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), Hyderabad, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v12i6.6061

Keywords:

e-learning adoption, learning effectiveness, online training, higher education

Abstract

E-learning, supported by innovative technologies, is vital to modern education and workforce development. This study examines the adoption and effectiveness of e-learning in training programs. This study investigates the impact of demographic characteristics on e-learning adoption, explores the impact of e-learning adoption on e-learning effectiveness and provides insightful information for enhancing e-learning programmes. The study uses an exploratory design, collecting data from 800 teachers of higher educational institutions who enrolled in multiple online training programmes. Primary data was collected using a structured questionnaire. The hypotheses were tested using MANOVA and multiple regression analysis. This study observed that select demographic variables significantly influence e-learning adoption, and adoption is significantly associated with learning effectiveness. This study provides practical insights for effectively implementing e-learning strategies and ensuring the efficiency of learning programs.

Author Biography

  • K. Saidalavi, Assistant Professor, Department of Management & Commerce, Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), Hyderabad, India

    Dr. Saidalavi K. is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Management Studies, Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), Hyderabad, with over a decade of experience in teaching and academic administration. He holds a PhD in Management Studies, with research focusing on authentic leadership and sales performance in foreign banks in India, and has also completed an MPhil and MBA in Management. His research interests include cultural intelligence, e-servicescape aesthetics, and online consumer behavior, with numerous publications in national and international journals.

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2025-06-06

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