A critical review of eLearning research trends in Tanzania

Resource type
Journal Article
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Title
A critical review of eLearning research trends in Tanzania
Abstract
This study investigated research trends on eLearning implementation in Tanzania from 2007 to 2017. A total of 74 articles from electronic databases, conference proceedings, and selected electronic journals were reviewed. Using content analysis, the study found that there is an increasing interest in eLearning research with the majority of studies conducted by researchers from three universities. Students was found to be the most studied population group while quantitative research design being the most preferred research design. It was also revealed that mobile and game based learning were the least investigated eLearning technologies despite the proliferation of mobile telephony in Tanzania. Internet access and lack of support were the most ranked challenges hindering eLearning implementation in Tanzania. This study will also help policy makers to promote further research in areas where the research gaps have been identified and find interventions to overcome barriers that hinder eLearning implementation in Tanzania.
Publication
Journal of Learning for Development
Volume
5
Issue
2
Pages
163-178
Date
2018a
Language
en
ISSN
2311-1550
Accessed
18/11/2020, 14:23
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Copyright (c) 2018 Journal of Learning for Development - JL4D
Extra
Number: 2
Citation
Mtebe, J. S., & Raphael, C. (2018a). A critical review of eLearning research trends in Tanzania. Journal of Learning for Development, 5(2), 163–178. https://jl4d.org/index.php/ejl4d/article/view/269