The process of an innovation: E-learning implementation in higher institutions context

The paper explored the process of the implementation of e-learning strategies in higher institutions. It determined that the adoption and implementation of e-learning strategies occurs in accordance combination with diffusion of innovations. Key elements of the diffusion of the diffusion innovations theory were used to identify the ways e-learning activities are being integrated into practices. The study employs qualitative method to illustrate the e-learning implementation panorama. Researcher observes the meetings of top management groups, leaders and strategic planners, hardware and software experts, instructional designers, participants from different schools, as well as course participants.