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Title: | Challenges of implementing e-learning in Kenya: A case of Kenyan public universities |
Authors: | Tarus John K. Muumbo Alex Gichoya David |
Keywords: | E-learning Blended learning Online learning ODL Challenges Higher education Kenya |
Issue Date: | 2015 |
Publisher: | International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning |
Abstract: | In this paper, we discuss the challenges experienced by Kenyan public universities in implementation of e-learning and recommend possible solutions towards its successful implementation. In the last few years, most Kenyan public universities have adopted e-learning as a new approach to teaching and learning. However, the implementation challenges faced by these universities have continued to impact negatively on its effective utilization. This paper presents the findings from a survey of 148 staff of three Kenyan public universities who are currently using e-learning in blended mode approach. The purpose of this study was to investigate the challenges hindering the implementation of e-learning in Kenyan public universities. Data was collected through questionnaires, in-depth interviews and document analysis. The findings reveal that e-learning comes with some challenges that must be addressed by Kenyan public universities before successful implementation can be realized. However, the benefits and opportunities presented by e-learning far outweigh the challenges. The paper finally recommends some possible solutions that public universities could embrace towards successful implementation of e-learning. |
URI: | http://dx.doi.org/10.19173/irrodl.v16i1.1816 http://ir.mu.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2101 |
Appears in Collections: | School of Human Resource Development |
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