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. 2021 Jan 30;35:106807. doi: 10.1016/j.dib.2021.106807

Measuring e-learning systems success: Data from students of higher education institutions in Morocco

Abdelaziz Ouajdouni a,, Khalid Chafik a, Omar Boubker b
PMCID: PMC7873349  PMID: 33604428

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced Higher Education Institutions (HEI's) to rethink the teaching approach taken. In response to this emergency state, Moroccan universities switched to the e-learning approach as an alternative to face-to-face education. At this level the assessment of e-learning systems success becomes a necessity. This data article aims to identify e-learning systems success determinants during the COVID-19 pandemic. The data was collected from students of the Moroccan Higher Education Institutions. The research data are collected via an on a self-administered online questionnaire, from a sample of 264 university students. The responses are collected from students of 12 Moroccan universities and 31 Moroccan educational institutions. The data were analyzed using a structural equation modeling method under the Partial Least Squares approach (PLS-SEM). Data analysis was performed using SmartPLS 3 software. Universities managers can use the dataset to identify key factor to enhance e-learning system success.

Keywords: Covid-19, E-learning, Online learning platforms, E-learning system use, E-learner satisfaction, Learner computer anxiety, Instructor quality, PLS-SEM approach

Specifications Table

Subject Education management; Management Information Systems
Specific subject area E-learner satisfaction; E-learning systems success; Social influence
Type of data Tables and Figures
How data were acquired A survey was carried out among students of the Moroccan Higher Education Institutions (HEI's).
Data format Raw, analyzed and descriptive data
Parameters for data collection The sample consisted of students of the Moroccan Higher Education Institutions. The questionnaire was self-administered via the Google Forms tool during the months of May and June 2020.
Description of data collection The survey link was disseminated via social networks.
Data source location 12 Universities in Kingdom of Morocco.
Data accessibility Repository name: Mendeley Data
Data identification number: http://dx.doi.org/10.17632/h9vdjh8tk7.2
Direct URL to data: https://data.mendeley.com/datasets/h9vdjh8tk7/2









Value of the Data

  • The dataset is useful because it helps to explore the factors that affect the E-Learning systems success in Higher Education Institutions (HEI's).

  • This dataset can be used to enlighten Moroccan educational institutions managers on the importance of system quality and instructor quality as a key factor to improve perceived usefulness, e-learning systems use and e-learners satisfaction.

  • The dataset will be useful for universities managers and policymakers to renovate practices in order to enhance e-learning system use, e-learners satisfaction, and e-learning system success.

  • This dataset provides insights into diverse aspects of system quality, instructor quality, social influence, learner computer anxiety, perceived usefulness, e-learning system use, e-learner satisfaction, and e-learning system success.

  • This dataset can be adapted for use in order to assess the e-learning system success in primary and secondary education.

1. Data Description

The constructs and measurement items used in this data article were drawn from previous research (Table 1). A questionnaire survey was carried out among Moroccan Higher Education Institutions (HEI's). The questionnaire was self-administered via the Google Forms tool during the months of May and June. The research data and questionnaire are available in Mendeley data on: https://data.mendeley.com/datasets/h9vdjh8tk7/2

Table 1.

Measurement instruments.

Variables Adapted Items Source
System Quality SQ1 The e-learning system is easy to navigate. [1]
SQ2 The e-learning system allows me to easily find the information I am looking for.
SQ3 The e-learning system is easy to use
Instructor Quality IQ1 I use e-learning system as recommended by my instructors [2]
[3]
IQ2 I think an instructor's enthusiasm about using e-learning stimulates my desire to learn
IQ3 I receive a prompt response to questions and concerns from my instructors in e-learning
IQ4 I think communicating and interacting with instructors are important and valuable in e-learning
IQ5 Generally, my instructors have a positive attitude to the utilization of e-learning
Social Influence SInf1 People who are important to me think that I should use e-learning [4]
SInf2 People who influence my behavior think that I should use e-learning
SInf3 People whose opinions that I value prefer that I use e-learning
SInf4 My organization supports the use of e-learning
Learner Computer Anxiety LCA1 Working with a computer would make me very nervous [5]
LCA2 I get a sinking feeling when I think of trying to use a computer
LCA3 Computers make me feel uncomfortable
Perceived Usefulness PU1 Use of the chosen e-Learning tool enabled me to accomplish tasks more quickly. [6]
PU2 Use of the chosen e-Learning tool improved the quality of my tasks.
PU3 Use of the chosen e-Learning tool enhanced the effectiveness of my tasks.
PU4 As a whole, the chosen e-Learning tool is useful to me.
E-Learning
System Use
ELU1 Retrieve information. [1]
ELU2 Publish information.
ELU3 Communicate with colleagues and teachers.
ELU4 Store and share documents.
ELU5 Execute course work
ULU6 I currently use e-learning systems (1). Not at all; (2). About once a week; (3). Four or six times a week; (4). About once a day; (5). Several times a day [7]
E-Learner Satisfaction ELS1 E-learning is enjoyable [8]
[9]
[10]
ELS2 E-learning give me self-confidence
ELS3 E-learning satisfies my educational needs
ELS4 I am satisfied with performance of system
ELS5 E-learning is pleasant to me
ELS6 I am pleased enough with e-learning system
E-Learning
System Success
ELSS1 The system has a positive impact on my learning [11]
ELSS2 Overall, the performance of the system is good
ELSS3 Overall, the system is successful
ELSS4 The system is an important and valuable aid to me in the performance of my class work.
ELSS5 The system helps me to Increase knowledge (increased knowledge) [12]
ELSS6 The system helps me to Increase Self-reliance (self-reliance)

5-point Likert-scale: [Strongly disagree 0.1] - [.2] - [.3] - [.4] - [5. Strongly agree].

Due to the lack of a sample frame, we have resorted to a non-probabilistic sampling method. This kind of method is used for practical reasons of accessibility and reduced cost. Table 2 illustrates the profile and characteristics of students who participated in this survey. A total of 264 responses from students were received, including 187 women (70.80%) and 77 men (29.20%). Almost half of the respondents to our questionnaire are undergraduate students (46.2%). The responses are collected from students of 31 Moroccan educational institutions affiliated with 12 universities (Tables 3 and 4). 25.67% of students indicate that they do not use any video conferencing systems and 17.05% among them do not use any online learning platforms. As an alternative, teachers refer to WhatsApp groups in order to interact with students, as they use YouTube videos for transferring knowledge. It is to highlight that Google meet and Zoom are the most video conferencing systems used in Moroccan HEI's. Additionally, Moroccan students use several online learning platforms such as; Coursera, Google Classroom, LinkedIn Learning, Moodle, and Udemy (Table 5).

Table 2.

Profile and characteristics of respondents (n = 264).

Attributes Characteristic Frequency Percentage (%)
Gender Female 187 70.80%
Male 77 29.20%
Level of studies BAC+1 60 22.70%
BAC+2 29 11.00%
BAC+3 122 46.20%
BAC+4 41 15.50%
BAC+5 8 3.00%
PhD Student 4 1.50%

Table 3.

Universities of the students who participated in the survey.

University Frequency Percentage (%)
Ibn Zohr University 157 59,47%
Abdelmalek Essaadi University 44 16,67%
Mohammed First University 28 10,61%
Chouaib Doukkali University 11 4,17%
Cadi Ayyad University 7 2,65%
Sidi Mohammed ben Abdellah University 4 1,52%
Mohammed V University 4 1,52%
Hassan First University 2 0,76%
Hassan II University 2 1,14%
Sultan Moulay Slimane University 2 0,76%
Ibn Tofail University 1 0,38%
Moulay Ismail University 1 0,38%
Total 264 100%

Table 4.

Educational institutions of the students who participated in the survey.

Educational institutions Frequency Percentage (%)
National School of Commerce and Management of Agadir 112 42,42
National School of Commerce and Management of Tangier 44 16,67
Higher School of Technology - Laayoune 25 9,47
Higher School of Technology of Oujda 21 7,95
National School of Commerce and Management of El Jadida 11 4,17
Higher School of Technology - Agadir 8 3,03
Higher School of Technology - Guelmim 7 2,65
National School of Commerce and Management of Dakhla 4 1,52
National School of Commerce and Management of Oujda 3 1,14
Faculty of Legal, Economic and Social Sciences - Oujda 2 0,76
Faculty of Legal, Economic and Social Sciences - Salé 2 0,76
Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mehraz - Fez 2 0,76
Higher School of Technology - Essaouira 2 0,76
Higher School of Technology - Oujda 2 0,76
National School of Applied Sciences - Khouribga 2 0,76
National School of Commerce and Management of Settat 2 0,76
Ait Melloul University Campus 1 0,38
Faculty of Legal, Economic and Social Sciences - Marrakech 1 0,38
Faculty of Legal, Economic and Social Sciences - Souissi 1 0,38
Faculty of Legal, Economic and Social Sciences of Ain Sebâa 1 0,38
Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy - Oujda 1 0,38
Faculty of Sciences - Casablanca 1 0,38
Faculty of Sciences and Techniques of Marrakech 1 0,38
Faculty of Sciences and Techniques of Mohammedia 1 0,38
Higher Normal School of Fez 1 0,38
Higher Normal School of Meknes 1 0,38
Higher School of Technology - Fez 1 0,38
Higher School of Technology - Marrakech 1 0,38
Higher School of Technology of Essaouira 1 0,38
National School of Commerce and Management of Marrakech 1 0,38
Polydisciplinary Faculty of Larache 1 0,38
Total 264 100,00

Table 5.

Video conferencing systems and online learning platforms used in Moroccan universities.

Frequency Percentage (%)
Video conferencing systems Google Meet 93 35,23%
Zoom 92 34,85%
Big blue button 6 2,27%
Cisco Webex 5 1,89%
Other 68 25,76%
Online learning platforms Coursera 47 17,80%
Google classroom 45 17,05%
LinkedIn Learning 41 15,53%
Udemy 23 8,71%
Edx 15 5,68%
Khan Academy 10 3,79%
Moodle 9 3,41%
DataCamp 7 2,65%
SKILLSHARE 7 2,65%
FUN MOOC 6 2,27%
MUN MOOC 4 1,52%
Lynda.com 2 0,76%
Easyclass 1 0,38%
Edrak 1 0,38%
OpenClassroom 1 0,38%
Other 45 17,05%

2. Experimental Design, Materials and Methods

Fig. 1 illustrates the research hypotheses based on previous research. To test the research model, we used the Partial Least Squares approach). Because of the exploratory character and the small size of our sample, we have used the PLS-SEM as an appropriate method to analyze hypothesis and research model.

Fig. 1.

Fig 1

Conceptual framework.

Fig. 2 summarizes steps of the structural equation modeling method under the Partial Least Squares approach [13], [14], [15].

Fig. 2.

Fig 2

Partial least squares approach steps.

For data analysis, we used the SmartPLS 3 software. Table 6 summarizes the convergent validity, according to several criteria: individual item reliability (>0.7), composite reliability (>0.7), factor loadings (>0.7) and average variance extracted (AVE>0.5). Likewise, the discriminant validity is ensured thanks to the Fornell-Larcker criterion (Table 7), and the cross-loading criterion (Table 8). In short, Fig. 3 shows the SEM-PLS estimation for the measurement and structural model.

Table 6.

Convergent validity.

Constructs Items Outer loading (>0.7) Cronbach's alpha (>0.7) rho_A (>0.7) CR (>0.7) AVE (>0.5)
System Quality
(SQ)
SQ1 0.863 0.848 0.852 0.908 0.766
SQ2 0.872
SQ3 0.890
Instructor Quality
(IQ)
IQ1 0.747 0.819 0.824 0.880 0.648
IQ2 0.821
IQ3 0.812
IQ5 0.837
Social Influence
(SInf)
SInf1 0.901 0.906 0.913 0.934 0.779
SInf2 0.928
SInf3 0.844
SInf4 0.856
Learner Computer Anxiety (LCA) LCA1 0.920 0.908 0.910 0.942 0.845
LCA2 0.929
LCA3 0.907
Perceived Usefulness
(PU)
PU1 0.883 0.929 0.930 0.950 0.825
PU2 0.922
PU3 0.921
PU4 0.908
E-Learning
System Use (ELU)
ELU2 0.804 0.840 0.845 0.893 0.676
ELU4 0.827
ELU5 0.809
ELU6 0.847
E-Learner Satisfaction (ELS) ELS1 0.896 0.944 0.945 0.955 0.781
ELS2 0.882
ELS3 0.871
ELS4 0.898
ELS5 0.865
ELS6 0.889
E-Learning System Success
(ELSS)
ELSS1 0.878 0.929 0.933 0.944 0.740
ELSS2 0.870
ELSS3 0.875
ELSS4 0.891
ELSS5 0.869
ELSS6 0.771

Table 7.

Discriminant validity (Fornell-Larcker criterion).

Constructs ELS ELSS ELU IQ LCA PU SInf SQ
E-Learner Satisfaction (ELS) 0.884*
E-Learning System Success (ELSS) 0.832 0.860*
E-Learning System Use (ELU) 0.443 0.556 0.822*
Instructor Quality (IQ) 0.644 0.669 0.608 0.805*
Learner Computer Anxiety (LCA) −0.387 −0.296 −0.085 −0.194 0.919*
Perceived Usefulness (PU) 0.782 0.815 0.446 0.629 −0.347 0.909*
Social Influence (SInf) 0.595 0.630 0.576 0.579 −0.218 0.595 0.883*
System Quality (SQ) 0.661 0.670 0.418 0.574 −0.318 0.625 0.456 0.875*

Root square of AVE.

Table 8.

Discriminant validity - loading and cross-loading criterion.

ELS ELSS ELU IQ LCA PU SInf SQ
ELS1 0.896 0.721 0.369 0.529 −0.384 0.722 0.510 0.620
ELS2 0.882 0.738 0.411 0.535 −0.356 0.716 0.569 0.561
ELS3 0.871 0.752 0.439 0.607 −0.270 0.675 0.497 0.585
ELS4 0.898 0.762 0.410 0.636 −0.346 0.700 0.514 0.613
ELS5 0.865 0.691 0.318 0.472 −0.332 0.646 0.514 0.537
ELS6 0.889 0.745 0.398 0.626 −0.363 0.686 0.548 0.582
ELSS1 0.794 0.878 0.431 0.572 −0.333 0.769 0.511 0.535
ELSS2 0.726 0.870 0.469 0.575 −0.224 0.695 0.534 0.646
ELSS3 0.771 0.875 0.451 0.596 −0.250 0.731 0.550 0.641
ELSS4 0.706 0.891 0.489 0.596 −0.261 0.700 0.550 0.547
ELSS5 0.698 0.869 0.520 0.585 −0.247 0.710 0.587 0.510
ELSS6 0.577 0.771 0.529 0.529 −0.202 0.583 0.527 0.587
ELU2 0.369 0.461 0.804 0.495 −0.073 0.363 0.498 0.411
ELU4 0.423 0.466 0.827 0.572 −0.071 0.393 0.477 0.355
ELU5 0.248 0.395 0.809 0.409 0.016 0.287 0.420 0.198
ELU6 0.396 0.497 0.847 0.506 −0.135 0.410 0.491 0.385
IQ1 0.397 0.460 0.551 0.747 −0.105 0.382 0.486 0.481
IQ2 0.526 0.595 0.474 0.821 −0.127 0.563 0.457 0.434
IQ3 0.580 0.523 0.468 0.812 −0.219 0.488 0.464 0.469
IQ5 0.556 0.568 0.478 0.837 −0.169 0.576 0.466 0.472
LCA1 −0.337 −0.231 −0.049 −0.179 0.920 −0.303 −0.165 −0.286
LCA2 −0.358 −0.295 −0.140 −0.206 0.929 −0.327 −0.245 −0.324
LCA3 −0.370 −0.287 −0.045 −0.152 0.907 −0.326 −0.190 −0.266
PU1 0.716 0.688 0.367 0.576 −0.345 0.883 0.565 0.628
PU2 0.688 0.752 0.415 0.548 −0.305 0.922 0.535 0.523
PU3 0.707 0.748 0.426 0.570 −0.303 0.921 0.526 0.508
PU4 0.730 0.772 0.414 0.591 −0.309 0.908 0.535 0.609
SInf1 0.490 0.525 0.496 0.472 −0.234 0.486 0.901 0.374
SInf2 0.509 0.540 0.518 0.499 −0.204 0.525 0.928 0.411
SInf3 0.545 0.567 0.434 0.446 −0.153 0.532 0.844 0.353
SInf4 0.555 0.592 0.568 0.606 −0.178 0.553 0.856 0.456
SQ1 0.532 0.547 0.357 0.463 −0.291 0.534 0.420 0.863
SQ2 0.559 0.593 0.378 0.488 −0.227 0.505 0.372 0.872
SQ3 0.637 0.617 0.363 0.552 −0.312 0.596 0.404 0.890

Fig. 3.

Fig 3

Measurement and structural model - Output SmartPLS.

As indicated in Fig. 4, the values of the coefficient of determination of the couple endogenous constructs; perceived usefulness, and e-learning system use are moderated, which are 0.499 and 0.447 respectively. In addition, the values of R² of the e-learner satisfaction, and e-learning system success are substantial, which are 0.690 and 0.789 respectively.

Fig. 4.

Fig 4

Coefficient of determination of the endogenous constructs- Output SmartPLS.

The size effect (f2) values are all acceptable, except the effect of system quality and perceived usefulness on e-learning systems use (Table 9). The system quality and perceived usefulness have no significant effect size on e-learning system use (f2 <0.02).

Table 9.

Effect size.

Constructs f2 Signification
System Quality Perceived Usefulness 0.207 Medium effect size
E-Learning System Use 0.004 No effect size
E-Learner Satisfaction 0.074 Small effect size
Instructor Quality Perceived Usefulness 0.218 Medium effect size
E-Learning System Use 0.149 Small effect size
E-Learner Satisfaction 0.066 Small effect size
Social Influence E-Learning System Use 0.123 Small effect size
Learner Computer Anxiety E-Learner Satisfaction 0.035 Small effect size
Perceived Usefulness E-Learning System Use 0.002 No effect size
E-Learner Satisfaction 0.374 Large effect size.
E-Learning System Success 0.249 Medium effect size
E-Learning System Use E-Learning System Success 0.129 Small effect size
E-Learner Satisfaction E-Learning System Success 0.372 Large effect size.

The predictive relevance (Q2) values are all greater than zero, which makes it possible to conclude that the model has an acceptable predictive power [14]. Finally, the Goodness of Fit of the Model of this study is very strong (GoF = 0,674,868 > 0.36) [16].

According to SmartPLS outputs, it turns out that instructor quality contributes to the explanation of perceived usefulness, e-learning systems use, and e-learner satisfaction. Likewise, the system quality has a positive and significant effect on perceived usefulness, and e-learner satisfaction. On the other hand, social influence has a significant effect on e-learning systems use. In the same, the perceived usefulness contributes to the explanation of e-learner satisfaction. In contrary, learner computer anxiety has a significant and negative effect on e-learner satisfaction. Finally, the perceived usefulness, e-learning systems use, and e-learner satisfaction greatly contributes to the explanation of e-learning system success (Fig. 5).

Fig. 5.

Fig 5

Structural equation model analysis.

Ethics Statement

The consent of respondents was obtained. Participation in the study was voluntary, and participants could withdraw from the survey at any point. The online survey was completely anonymous and does not contain any information allowing identifying the participant.

CRediT Author Statement

Abdelaziz Ouajdouni: Conceptualization, Methodology, Software, Data curation & Analysis, Formal analysis; Omar Boubker: Writing - Original draft preparation, Investigation, Reviewing and Editing; Khalid Chafik: Supervision, Project Administration.

Declaration of Competing Interest

The authors declare that they have not known competing financial interests or personal relationships, which have, or could be perceived to have, influenced the work reported in this article.

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

A great thanks to all students who participated in this study and invested their time in completing the research questionnaire.

Funding Resources

This study received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.

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