Measuring student’s readiness to accept the use of e-learning systems during corona pandemic in higher education, Kuwait

Abstract EN

Readiness for e-learning represents a major concern for the ministry of education in Kuwait during the current COVID-19 pandemic because such readiness plays an important role in the success or failure of e-learning systems.

The purpose of this study is to assess the most important factors affecting students' readiness for e-learning.

A quantitative methodology is adopted, with a questionnaire distributed to students in higher education in Kuwait and 760 responses were collected.

The study revealed that during the pandemic, students were ready in terms of having positive perceptions of the innovation, optimism, usefulness, and ease use of e-learning.

They are found, however, not relating to feelings of security and discomfort.

The positive attitude and resultant behavior reflect intention to use e-learning.