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Attitude, Perception, Challenges and Satisfaction of Baraton University Students and Lecturers Towards the Use of E-Learning

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  • Mr. Micah Asuke

    (International Rescue Committee P.O Box 62727 Nairobi, Kenya, University of Eastern Africa Baraton P.O Box 2500 Eldoret, Kenya)

  • Isaiah Ouma

    (International Rescue Committee P.O Box 62727 Nairobi, Kenya, University of Eastern Africa Baraton P.O Box 2500 Eldoret, Kenya)

Abstract

In Kenya, institutions of higher learning have worked hard to make the process of adopting e-learning successful. Therefore, this study aimed at exploring attitude, perceptions, challenges and satisfaction of learners and lecturers on the use e-learning implementation in Kenyan Institutions of higher learning. This study used survey research design. The study targeted 195 learners from the 13 departments in Baraton University and 26 lecturers from these departments. The study used of purposive sampling in determining the study area. Descriptive statistics (means and standard deviations) was used to analyze the data addressing research questions 1, 2, 3, and 4. The study concluded that lecturers and learners have a positive attitude towards the use of e-learning, e-learning has high effects on learners and lecturers educational practices, there are moderate challenges hindering implementation of e-learning, learners and lecturers are satisfied towards the use of e-learning, lecturers and learners both have similar attitude towards the use of e-learning and lecturers and learners have different levels of satisfaction towards the use of e-learning in Baraton University.

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  • Mr. Micah Asuke & Isaiah Ouma, 2023. "Attitude, Perception, Challenges and Satisfaction of Baraton University Students and Lecturers Towards the Use of E-Learning," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 7(5), pages 434-450, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:7:y:2023:i:5:p:434-450
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