E-Learning: Substitutability of Learner-Learner, and Learner-Facilitator Interactions to Enhance Learner Satisfaction in Higher Education

Autor/inn/en	Nyathi, Musa; Sibanda, Emeka
Titel	E-Learning: Substitutability of Learner-Learner, and Learner-Facilitator Interactions to Enhance Learner Satisfaction in Higher Education
Quelle	In: Journal of Research in Innovative Teaching & Learning, 16 (2023) 2, S.210-225 (16 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1947-1017
DOI	10.1108/JRIT-04-2022-0018
Schlagwörter	Peer Relationship; Interaction; Teacher Student Relationship; Student Satisfaction; Electronic Learning; Educational Environment; Public Colleges; Foreign Countries; Undergraduate Students; Zimbabwe + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Peer-Beziehungen; Interaktion; Teacher student relationships; Lehrer-Schüler-Beziehung; Lernumgebung; Pädagogische Umwelt; Schulumwelt; Ausland; Simbabwe
Abstract	Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of learner-learner and learner-facilitator interactions on learner satisfaction and their substitutability. Design/methodology/approach: A quantitative survey research focusing on 130 students was used to collect data. Stratified sampling was preferred for the study, with a Likert type research instrument being administered online. Findings: Learner-learner and learner-facilitator interactions mediate the effect of e-learning on learner satisfaction. These sets of interactions act as independent mediators, each playing a pivotal role in enhancing learner satisfaction. The interactions are however not substitutable. Practical implications: The findings of the study will provide insights to academic administrators, to ensure that the two sets of interactions contribute to an effective and conducive e-learning environment and ultimately learner satisfaction. Deliberate efforts should be made to design increased e-learning interactivity into the cyber learning environment for effective learning. Originality/value: The findings result in a ranking of learner-learner and learner-facilitator interactions for increased learner satisfaction. The interactions cannot be substituted without affecting the level of learner satisfaction. The interactions play a complementarity role, and collectively, enrich the quality of e-learning. A collective deployment is recommended. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01