E-Learning Implementation in South Korea: Integrating Effectiveness and Legitimacy Perspectives

Thompson S. H. Teo, Sojung Lucia Kim () and Li Jiang
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Thompson S. H. Teo: National University of Singapore
Sojung Lucia Kim: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
Li Jiang: American Express

Information Systems Frontiers, 2020, vol. 22, issue 2, No 16, 528 pages

Abstract: Abstract E-learning has the potential to transform public education. Based on a theoretical framework that integrates effectiveness and social legitimacy perspectives, this paper examines e-learning implementation in South Korea, and attributes its success to policies and efforts that address and manage both e-learning technology’s effectiveness and its social legitimacy. The effectiveness of e-learning is enhanced by building efficient e-learning infrastructure, and making continuous standardization efforts, while social legitimacy is gained by establishing a sound regulatory system, applying a socially appropriate online pedagogy, raising public awareness, and building e-learning communities. The results offer valuable lessons for other countries that intend to implement e-learning in the educational sector.

Keywords: E-learning; Effectiveness; Legitimacy; South Korea (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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