Learning Management System and Academic Optimism among Online Postgraduate Students at Kenyatta University
| dc.contributor.author | Otieno, Terry Apiyo | |
| dc.contributor.author | Ng’eno, Weldon K. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-01-12T10:17:40Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-01-12T10:17:40Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-06 | |
| dc.description | Article | |
| dc.description.abstract | The study sought to establish learning management system effects on the performance of online postgraduates at Kenyatta University, Kenya. The problemis that thetraditional model of the classroom is being dismantled but the effect of the LMS on the performance of online postgraduate students is not yet substantiated. The studyobjectives are to find out the effect of learning management systems on academic optimism at Kenyatta University. The LMS is the independent variable while theperformance indicator: academic optimism is the dependent variable. A mixed method of survey and a phenomenological research design were used. The datacollection instrument was a questionnaire. The study used convenient volunteer sampling. Data was analyzed using thematic and statistical analysis includingdescriptive and inferential analysis. The findings showed that the LMS also provides an option for the learners to access learning materials from anywhere theyarewhich promotes self-paced learning. The LMS, therefore, is a vital system in postgraduate faculties at KU. The findings showed that the features of LMSs enhancestudents’ experiences while learning which increases their motivation for studies. The ability to access all the learning materials conveniently and with no physical restrictions contributes to an uninterrupted learning experience for postgraduate students at KU. The number of dropouts is reduced among postgraduate students whenLMS is used due to the students’ ability to access learning material from anywhere without time restrictions. Recommendations include that all higher learninginstitutions in Kenya integrate a LMS to provide alternative and flexible learning modes to their postgraduate students, that KU designs an orientation videoandsession to be run every beginning of a semester to equip both enrolled and aspiring KU postgraduate students with the necessary skills of using Kusoma LMS. that KUdevelops of an offline version of the Kusoma LMS which will be accessible to all students using different devices without internet access. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://doi.org/10.55248/gengpi.6.0625.2360 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/32039 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews | |
| dc.title | Learning Management System and Academic Optimism among Online Postgraduate Students at Kenyatta University | |
| dc.type | Article |