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E-Learning arises as one of the alternate modes of instruction delivery. Therefore, connecting e-learning with traditional modes of learning become a priority for higher educational institutions. Hence, it is of prior importance for researchers to determine the student's perception of e-Learning in order to assess the effectiveness of such a new education model. This study aims at investigating the effectiveness of adopting e-learning as a model of education in higher education by evaluating the readiness, advantages, and disadvantages from student's perception. Reviews of research efforts in the Field of e-learning within the context of its effectiveness are given. Next, the methodology to be used is proposed. This is followed by a summary of the data analysis and finally the conclusions. The study was conducted in the college of business at Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia. The study adopted a descriptive methodological approach to aim its methodology. Research findings revealed that students' skills in dealing with MS office application are the most important parameter that measures student’s readiness to accept the e- learning model of education. Also, students find that natural interaction with professors is the most significant advantage. Finally, respondents agreed that the worst disadvantage of e-learning was the unfair opportunity to those students who are good in presenting themselves orally but lack the ability to express their opinions in writing. KEYWORDS: e-Learning; Students’ Perceptions toward e-learning as new education model.
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