ABSTRACT
The concept of e-learning offers several benefits;however, the effective adoption of e-learning systems at higher education institutes (HEIs) is a relatively new concept and thus a challenging task. The current paper provides a comprehensive review of the extant literature on adopting e-learning systems at HEIs. Using the PRISMA search technique, owing to the widespread adoption of e-learning since 2005, the relevant articles published from 2005 to 2020 are selected. The paper identifies and puts forward the level of compatibility and readiness of students and teachers in adopting e-learning, factors that motivate and hinder the adoption of e-learning respectively, benefits of adopting an e-learning system, and the strategies for implementing e-learning at HEIs. In this realm of COVID-19 and e-learning, this paper also envisages different strategies, policies, and recommendations for effectively implementing e-learning at HEIs.