Blended Learning System Quality as an Antecedent to Completion Rate among University Students: Insights from Private Universities in Kiambu County
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Date
2024-03
Authors
Ngao, Shadrack Muuo
Kinyanjui, Gladys
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Publisher
IAJSSE
Abstract
The introduction of blended learning by
combining traditional classroom and online
learning has presented immense learning
opportunities for university learners in
Kenya and beyond. However, despite its
growing popularity and demonstrated
capability, the completion rate of university
students is still below 70%. Moreover, the
existing literature is indeterminate on the
influence of blended learning system
quality on student completion rates in
Kiambu County. The purpose of this study
was to determine the influence of blended
learning system quality on the completion
rates of university students in Kiambu
County. The study was guided by the
Information System Success Model
Theory. The study adopted an explanatory
sequential research design. Primary data
was collected using questionnaires. The
target population was all the 7 Private
Universities in Kiambu County. Purposive
sampling was used to select 139
respondents representing. Descriptive
statistics and inferential analysis were used
in data analysis. Tables were used to
present quantitative data. The study
findings revealed that a significant positive
relationship exists between blended
learning system quality and the completion
rate of university students in Kiambu
County. The study recommends that all
universities private and public should invest
in quality blended learning systems to
enhance the completion rate of university
students. Universities should ensure they
use updated technology and train their
instructors on the use of online learning
resources to improve efficiency. The study
contributed to existing literature on blended
learning, particularly in the Kenyan context
by presenting empirical evidence on the
impact of blended learning on student
completion rates of university students in
Kiambu County which was earlier missing
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Keywords
Blended Learning, Completion Rate, Kiambu County, Private Universities, System Quality, University Students
Citation
Ngao, S. M., & Kinyanjui, G. (2024). Blended learning system quality as an antecedent to completion rate among university students: insights from private universities in Kiambu County. International Academic Journal of Social Sciences and Education (IAJSSE), 2(3), 316-326.