Learner Experience of E-learning Mode in Institutions of Higher Learning: A Case of Kenyan Universities
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2017
Authors
Maina, Elizaphan Muuro
Kihoro, John M.
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IEEE
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This paper investigates learner experiences of e-learning mode in
Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) through a survey which was conducted in three
public Universities. Through purposive sampling a questionnaire was distributed
online to 300 students and 198 students responded. Based on descriptive analysis it
was noted that students still preferred e-learning mode because of its convenience
and flexibility. However, students still experienced some challenges such as
inadequate lecturer facilitation, inadequate learning materials, lack of feedback from
instructors, slow internet connectivity, and high internet rates. There was also
significant difference between (i) gender ( =0.021), (ii) Age ( =0.030) and (iii)
programme level ( =0.001) and students’ attitude towards e-learning mode. In view
of these challenges students suggested that e-learning facilitators should; avail
adequate quality learning materials, interact with students more frequently, introduce
other modes of delivery such as U tube, Skype, and Video, increase internet
bandwidth and consider introducing more courses online.
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Maina, E. M., & Kihoro, J. M. (2017, May). Learner experience of e-learning mode in institutions of higher learning: A case of Kenyan Universities. In 2017 IST-Africa Week Conference (IST-Africa) (pp. 1-9). IEEE.