Abstract:
Effectiveness of eLearning has been identified as an
important aspect. It determines whether the stakeholders achieve
the goals of eLearning. Unlike earlier, eLearning rapidly changes
with the introduction of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC).
Since many students got access to experience eLearning via
MOOC, perceptions of the factors leading to an effective
eLearning changed according to current needs. Many users drop
out of eLearning courses due to the fact that it is ineffective in
many aspects. It is timely and necessary to address the needs of
the users in order to achieve success in eLearning. Finding
solutions to the above problem, this research used Grounded
Theory (GT) methodology in finding the factors affecting an
effective eLearning. We found 10 dimensions which affects a
successful eLearning while actively participating in 16 eLearning
courses in 5 different platforms in 2 years. This paper explains the
process of GT approach which ultimately resulted in the
dimensions and the explaining factors in the dimensions leading to
a successful eLearning.
