The Analysis of the Factors Affecting the Acceptance of E-learning in Higher Education (Case of Study: Payam Noor University, Iran)

Introduction: The Understanding how learners accept Electronic Learning (e-Learning) as the main step for implementing and developing of E-learning environment is very important. In this study, had examined the main factors of E-Learning acceptance by students of Garmsar branch of Payam Noor University. Method: The study was descriptive-survey research methodology. The statistical community was 184 e-students of post graduate in Garmsar Payam Noor University in the academic year of 2014-15 that 124 persons participated to study. The research instrument was a researcher-made questionnaire that have been developed by the use of relevant research tools, judgmental method was applied to reach validity and Cronbach’s alpha value was 0.73. Collected data were analyzed with SPSS 22.0 to conduct a basic analysis of the means and standard deviations and Regression. Results: the findings of research indicated that behavioral intention is under the influence of three factors include perceived ease of use (B=0.62, Sig=0.000), perceived usefulness (B=0.63, Sig=0.017) and Attitude (B=0.85, Sig=0.000). Conclusion: According to the findings, whatever the personʹs awareness about E-Learning systems enhanced, the students’ intention to use in enhanced more than before.