Student readiness for e-learning co-production in developing countries higher education institutions

Area of Science:

• Educational Technology
• Higher Education Studies
• Developing Economies

Background:

• E-learning co-production is increasingly vital in higher education.
• Understanding student readiness is crucial for successful e-learning implementation in developing countries.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify the key determinants of student readiness for e-learning co-production.
• To establish the consequences of student readiness for e-learning co-production.
• To provide actionable insights for higher education stakeholders in developing nations.

Main Methods:

• Empirical study utilizing an online questionnaire.
• Data collected from 317 university students in Ghana.
• Structural equation modeling employed for data analysis.

Main Results:

• Firm resource commitment, student resource commitment, task socialization, self-efficacy, motivation, and effective communication significantly determine student readiness.
• Student satisfaction was identified as a key consequence of readiness.
• Findings highlight critical factors for enhancing e-learning co-production.

Conclusions:

• Higher education managers can leverage identified factors to improve student readiness.
• Policymakers can use these strategic factors for assessing institutions and developing national e-learning policies.
• Future research should explore cross-national comparisons to enhance generalizability.