Challenges And Solutions To Providing Online Courses In Kenya: A Lecturer’s Perspective At A Kenyan University

What solutions are there to universities facing challenges in providing e-learning? E-learning has thepotential to provide increased educational opportunities for students and enhance lecturers´ effectiveness andefficiency. However, in order to experience the full benefits, factors such as adequate infrastructure, e-learningpolicy, right attitude, among others, should be present. This unfortunately is not the case for every university thatwishes to provide e-learning. This paper presents the case of a Kenyan university currently experiencing challengesin combining conventional face-to-face education and e-learning. It examines the current situation at the universityand identifies the specific challenges hindering the efficient provision of online courses by lectures. Based on theidentified challenges, solutions are recommended that take into account the university's organizational andbudgetary situation. The solutions can further be transferred to other universities facing similar challenges.