Data set of Malaysian Undergraduates’ Challenges and Future Preference for E-learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

Abstract This data set contains data on Malaysian undergraduates’ challenges and future preference for e-learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. 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 questionnaire was distributed via learning management system and email. A total of 251 responses were collected. Analyses performed included frequency distribution, percentage, mean, standard deviation and correlation. This data set provides valuable insights to understand Malaysian undergraduates’ contextual challenges associated with e-learning and their future preference for e-learning during closure of institution of higher learning. Moreover, upon further analysis, researchers and policy makers may unearth novel relationships among variables included in this survey. Finally, this data set will be useful for researchers and policy makers who want to conduct comparative studies or meta analyses on undergraduates’ challenges and future preference for e-learning during the COVID-19 pandemic to design future crises response plan.