Higher education students readiness for E-learning

This study focused on the higher education students’ readiness for e-learning and their attitude towards it. Readiness for E-learning was studied in terms of IT skills, collaborative learning, independent learning and reflection on learning. Descriptive methodology was used with causal comparative and correlation technique. Rating-scale to measure the higher education students’ readiness for E-learning and attitude towards E-learning was prepared by the researcher. The sample consisted of 631 students studying in different streams, i.e., arts, science and commerce – both boys and girls from degree colleges situated in Mumbai and affiliated to the University of Mumbai. Findings revealed that there was no significant difference in the higher education students’ (arts, science and commerce) readiness for E-learning as well as in their attitude towards it. A significant difference was seen in the readiness for E-learning on the basis of gender. There was a strong positive relationship between readiness for and attitude towards e-learning among higher education students.