Understanding e-learning continuance intention in the workplace: A self-determination theory perspective

Computers in Human Behavior

Volumn 24, Issue 4, 2008, Pages 1585-1604

  Roca, Juan Carlos ^a   Gagné, Marylène ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF HUELVA   (Spain)

^b John Molson School of Business   (Canada)

Author keywords

e Learning; Self determination theory (SDT); Technology acceptance model (TAM)

Indexed keywords

INFORMATION THEORY; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER; TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES;

SELF DETERMINATION THEORY (SDT); TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTANCE MODEL (TAM);

E-LEARNING;

EID: 42449137941     PISSN: 07475632     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.chb.2007.06.001     Document Type: Article

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