Analysis of Student Attitudes towards E-learning: The Case of Engineering Students in Libya

Abstract

Student attitudes and beliefs towards e-learning, as well as their satisfaction with technology and past e-learning experiences are regarded as success determinants of future e-learning initiatives. While e-learning and its potential benefits for developing countries have been discussed in the literature, research on user perspectives of e-learning in those countries is limited. This article presents findings on the experiences and perceptions of technology-supported learning gathered from engineering students at two Libyan universities. An analysis of relationships between stu-dent attitudes towards e-learning and their demographic characteristics, access to technology, use of technology for learning, skill in technology, and satisfaction with technology is also included. The reported findings might be of interest to academics, administrators, and decision-makers in-volved in planning, developing and implementation of future e-learning strategies in Libya and similar developing countries.