Data set of the challenges and future preference for e-learning of Malaysian business undergraduates during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

This data set contains data on the challenges and future preference for e-learning of Malaysian business undergraduates during the COVID-19 pandemic. The challenges for e-learning include ICT infrastructure, training, support and resources, discipline, advantages, disadvantages and learning outcomes. Data were collected by way of an online survey questionnaire using Google Docs in July 2020 (i.e., during the COVID-19 pandemic). The link to the online questionnaire was distributed via learning management system and email. A total of 251 valid responses were collected. Analyses performed included frequency distribution, mean, standard deviation and correlation. This data set provides valuable insights to understand the contextual challenges and future preference for e-learning of Malaysian business undergraduates during closure of institutions of higher learning. Moreover, upon further analysis, researchers and policy makers may unearth novel relationships among variables included in this data set. Finally, this data set will be useful for researchers and policy makers who want to conduct comparative studies or meta analyses on the challenges and future preference for e-learning of business undergraduates during the COVID-19 pandemic to design future crises response plan.

Keywords: Business undergraduates; COVID-19 pandemic; Challenges for e-learning; Future preference for e-learning; Malaysia.