Objective - This study examines educator perceptions, adoption behaviours, and institutional challenges related to emerging educational technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Learning Management Systems (LMS), analytics tools, and digital platforms, within higher education institutions in Oman for enhancing institutional readiness, digital competence, and sustainable technology integration by using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), Diffusion of Innovation (DOI), and the Digital Competence Framework, the research integrates a structured survey with a comprehensive literature review.

Methodology/Technique - Guided by the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), Diffusion of Innovation (DOI), and the Digital Competence Framework, the research integrates a structured survey with a comprehensive literature review

Findings - Findings reveal widespread LMS adoption, moderate AI uptake, limited use of immersive technologies, and persistent challenges, including privacy concerns, insufficient training, and resistance to change.

Novelty - The study provides evidence-based recommendations to enhance institutional readiness, digital competence, and the integration of sustainable technologies.

Type of Paper - Review

Keywords: institutional challenges; Learning Management Systems; comprehensive literature review; Technology Acceptance Model; Diffusion of Innovation; Digital Competence Framework.

JEL Classification: I21, I23, O33

URI: https://gatrenterprise.com/GATRJournals/JMMR/vol11.1_2.html

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35609/jmmr.2026.11.1(2)

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