E-learning readiness: a literature review

Abstract

E-learning is one of the most used technologies in this modern time. E-learning is basically a learning platform that applies the utilization of electronic media and information and communication technologies (ICT). E-learning can be implied as other alternative terms such as online education, computer-based training, technology-enhanced learning and others. The implementation of e-learning has been carried out in multiple education departments and learning institutional levels. The usage has also broaden within some corporate and professional companies, in informing their staffs and customers on any related developement occurs within their business world. The importance of e-learning has led to the need in assessing the mental and physical preparation of the users before using the elearning environment. Therefore, e-learning readiness is required in making sure the users are capable of using the elearning environment technology in the best way possible. Technically speaking, e-learning readiness is the capability of prospect e-learning users in using a new learning environment as well as the usage of alternative technology. The results attained from this particular assessment can be used as some sort of guidelines perhaps for further developement of e-learning environment towards any enhancement that are seemed required. This paper will review a number of studies that have been carried out in assessing the users readiness before using the e-learning environment. Each study will be distinguished based on different assessment methods, types of respondents as well as the type of e-learning technology used.