Learning on Internal Efficiency for the Selected Universities in Nairobi County, Kenya
A study of universities in Nairobi, Kenya, examines how the accessibility costs of e-learning impact internal efficiency. Findings suggest that while accessibility costs hinder efficiency, government intervention through tax incentives could mitigate these burdens.
Why it matters
It provides empirical evidence on the digital divide in higher education and suggests policy frameworks for improving remote learning outcomes in developing regions.
Despite online educational program being merited to have scaled access to higher education remotely, however, literature portrays that accessibility cost impedes its internal efficiency. Therefore, this study sought to assess the influence of accessibility cost of e-learning on internal efficiency in the selected universities in Nairobi County, Kenya. To gain in-depth data analysis in this study, a research design used was a case study. Multistage and systematic simple random sampling was used in selecting sample units and administrating 201 structured questionnaires, respectively. Study results revealed the existence of gender disparity on e-Learning in favour of male, while the popularly used accessibility ICT component was laptop and/or computer. Again, majority of respondent were from private universities than public, suggesting the existence of preference and choice among students on the university type.
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