Exploratory Factor Analysis Toward Adoption Of Cloud Computing By Faculty Members In Saudi Arabian Universities For Teaching And Learning

摘要

Cloud computing applications are learning platforms used in universities to enhance teaching and learning. For cloud computing applications to be taken up and used effectively, it is necessary to identify the factors influencing user acceptance of this new technology. The modified version of the 'Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology' (UTAUT2) model (Venkatesh et al., 2012) demonstrates great promise for understanding user acceptance of information systems. In this study, an enhanced UTAUT2 model is proposed, incorporating new variables such as awareness, perception of security, and bandwidth speed. The main goal of this study is to evaluate the predictive relevance of this proposed conceptual model to understand and describe academics' actual and intended adoption of cloud computing apps. This inquiry conducted a quantitative study via an online survey which targeted academics in Saudi universities. Data was collected from all state universities and involved 460 faculty members. Explanatory factors analysis has been used to examine this conceptual model. Findings indicate that the proposed model is a good fit for the Higher Education Context of Saudi Arabia. However, the variable pertaining to the freely-available apps failed to load in the proposed conceptual model.