Engineering students’ perceptions of e-learning in higher education: A two-university comparison

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.