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This critical review examines the extent of the current knowledge on students' readiness towards the adoption of Learning Management Systems (LMSs) in higher education. A systematic critical review was conducted based on the five steps of a critical literature review study: determining the research objective and research question, selecting suitable sources, collecting and analysing data, reporting the results as well as discussing the implications of the results. The key factors that influence students' readiness such as perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, and attitude towards LMS were identified and research gaps have been identified through this critical review. This review concludes by highlighting the potential of LMSs in transforming teaching and learning but also emphasises the need for continued research and development in the area of LMS adoption and use. It also contributes to the literature on LMS adoption and provides a foundation for future research in the field.
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Kuppusamy, R., Amir, M., Yu, C. L., Din, R., & Othman, N. (2023). A Critical Review of Learning Management Systems: Identifying Students’ Readiness Towards it. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 13(12), 4469–4480.
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