Perception of E-Learning among medical students of the Maldives National University, Republic of Maldives, during COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

Introduction: The outbreak of COVID‑19 has led to the closure of medical schools all over the world. Maldives National University (MNU), School of Medicine adopted Electronic learning (e‑learning) to prevent educational disruption. Adopting e‑learning needs a clear understanding of the student’s characteristics, perception and local culture. This study aims to find out medical students’ perception of e‑learning mode, effectiveness and their readiness to its adoption in a blended environment along with face‑to‑face learning.