Enhancing e-learning effectiveness: analyzing extrinsic and intrinsic factors influencing students’ use, learning, and performance in higher education

Abstract

As a result of the pandemic, but also of the rapid advancement of technology in general, e-learning has emerged as a popular method of education, providing students with flexibility and accessibility. Understanding the factors that influence students’ levels of learning and accomplishment in this digital learning environment is therefore critical for teachers and institutions seeking to increase the effectiveness of teaching and knowledge transfer via e-learning platforms. A number of variables that might improve or impair student use, learning, and performance affect how successful e-learning actually is. In order to maximize the benefits of e-learning and guarantee successful student results, educators and policymakers must have a thorough understanding of these elements. The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of extrinsic and intrinsic factors on students’ use, learning level, and performance in the setting of e-learning in higher education in two countries. This study evaluates the impact of extrinsic elements such as course content, e-learning system quality, institutional and teacher support, as well as intrinsic aspects such as personal innovativeness, self-efficacy, and information sharing in two countries. The study takes a quantitative approach, and the analysis was carried out using the structural equations method to examine the combined influence of numerous extrinsic and intrinsic elements on the use of e-learning, as well as learning level and performance.The research results show that the course content and e-learning system, personal innovativeness, self-efficacy, and knowledge sharing have a positive influence on the intention to use e-learning. Also, the intention of using an e-learning system will increase the actual use of e-learning technologies, which will ultimately result in better learning performance. The findings of this study will help educators, policymakers, and e-learning platform developers create effective ways for optimizing student experiences and promoting good learning outcomes in higher education settings.