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RESEARCH PAPER
Engineering students’ perceptions of e-learning in higher education: A two-university comparison
1
Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education, Kuwait University, Kuwait City, KUWAIT
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Center for Engineering Education Research, KLE Technological University, Hubli, INDIA
3
Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering and Petroleum, Kuwait University, Kuwait City, KUWAIT
Publication date: 2024-12-11
EURASIA J. Math., Sci Tech. Ed 2024;20(12):em2550
KEYWORDS
ABSTRACT
Acceptance of e-learning among students in higher education institutions is crucial to a thriving
educational environment. In this context, the present research focuses on exploring e-learning
practices and perceptions in engineering colleges of Kuwait and India with the help of the adapted
technology acceptance model. The survey of 270 students from the two universities showed
generally positive perceptions toward e-learning. Convenience was another factor affecting actual
usage in Kuwait and motivation in India. Though some differences were observed in the perceived
usefulness of e-learning among Kuwaiti and Indian students, both colleges’ participants
recognized the benefits of e-learning and the acceptance of its application. The results stress the
importance of cultural and institutional factors while implementing e-learning methodologies in
engineering education. Consequently, explicit knowledge from this research extends the
comprehension of e-learning effectiveness in various educative environments for educators and
policymakers.
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