Learning Management System (LMS) in higher education institutions

Abstract

E-learning is an important role in this knowledge era. Learning Management System (LMS) is a tool which is used as a platform to implement e-learning process. It provides an efficient and effective ways to store, manage, share its academic resources and knowledge and supplement their traditional way of teaching. The implementation of LMS has become a requirement at universities as it is enhancing the teaching and learning environment. The students’ viewpoints, lecturers’ performance, characteristics of LMS and support of university that play a significant role in determining e-learning implementation. In conclusion, universities should use LMS by improving learners’ viewpoints, must confirm that the lecturers are using the LMS in their teaching and learning activities and they are capable to use it, must point out the importance of LMS on learning environment and provide good service for effective LMS implementation in university learning environment.