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Access and Utilisation of Open Educational Resources by Academics and Students among Tertiary Institutions in Tanzania

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dc.contributor.author Bulugu, Pamela P.
dc.contributor.author Ponera, Jaffar M.
dc.date.accessioned 2024-02-19T13:44:22Z
dc.date.available 2024-02-19T13:44:22Z
dc.date.issued 2024
dc.identifier.citation Bulugu, Pamela Patrick and Ponera, Jaffar Msafiri Dr., "Access and Utilisation of Open Educational Resources by Academics and Students among Tertiary Institutions in Tanzania" (2024). Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). 8028 en_US
dc.identifier.uri http://repository.mocu.ac.tz/xmlui/handle/123456789/1255
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dc.description.abstract This study investigated the use of open educational resources (OER) among academics and students at the Local Government Training Institute in Tanzania (LGTI). The study was premised on the pragmatism paradigm and deployed a mixed-methods research approach. An explanatory sequential design was used, which involved the collection of quantitative data in the first stage, followed by qualitative data in the next phase. The sample size comprised 55 respondents from LGTI who filled out questionnaires. Five library staff and two ICT staff were purposefully selected for interviews. Quantitative data was analysed using SPSS version 16, while qualitative data was thematically analysed based on the themes that emerged from the interview. The findings from the questionnaires and interviews established that academics and students were aware of OER. The findings further revealed that the majority of academics frequently use OER for teaching and learning purposes, while the use of OER among students was moderate. A study found that students and academics encounter various challenges in their use of OER, including unreliable internet connectivity, a lack of searching skills, information overload, and a lack of awareness. The study recommends that LGTI management ensure regular training on OER usage is conducted for both academics and students to equip them with searching skills. The study further recommends that LGTI management invest in ICT facilities, including ensuring the availability of stable internet connectivity. Finally, the study recommends that the management of LGTI embrace the use of blended learning to promote the use of OERs in learning. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) en_US
dc.subject Open educational resources en_US
dc.subject Academics en_US
dc.subject Students en_US
dc.subject Tertiary institutions en_US
dc.subject Tanzania en_US
dc.title Access and Utilisation of Open Educational Resources by Academics and Students among Tertiary Institutions in Tanzania en_US
dc.type Article en_US


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