A Comprehensive Analysis of Faculty Adoption of Cloud Computing E-Learning in Ghanaian Technical Universities

Abstract

Cloud-based e-learning is a technology used to enhance teaching and learning in universities. However, its adoption in technical universities is low, and research into the factors influencing teacher adoption is limited. To address this situation, a study was conducted at Ghanaian technical universities to examine the determinants of teachers’ adoption of cloud-based e-learning. The study involved 1258 respondents, the majority of whom were male (853, or 67.8%), aged between 30 and 40 (47%), and 79.1% had a master’s degree. The results showed that individuals with a master’s degree had a higher level of knowledge of cloud-based e-learning compared to those with a bachelor’s, doctorate, or another master’s degree in technology. The study identified seven factors influencing the use of cloud-based e-learning, including pedagogical innovation, e-infrastructure readiness, cloud-based e-learning security, university location, the usefulness of cloud-based e-learning, and provider support. Interestingly, the cost of cloud-based e-learning had no significant impact.