Abstract
The term e-learning was introduced in the 1990s with the emergence of new technology-based education where information was transferred via the internet. Most Universities have incorporated e-learning to enhance teaching and learning. This enhancement came with several challenges in developing countries. E-learning has been viewed as a positive initiative in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) as it is said to improve opportunities for critical thinking, develop better problem-solving abilities and assist in the improvement of productivity and efficiency of employees. In other words, e-learning is one of the forms of building capacity as the advantages are not only limited to HEIs they go beyond the workplace as well. It is for this reason that researchers need to engage in continuous research on how to improve e-learning so it can be beneficial to universities. This article seeks to understand the Learner Management System (LMS) MOODLE use in enhancing teaching and learning. There are four research questions which the study seeks to address. In addressing the research questions a mixed-method approach was used where six participants at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal were interviewed on one-on-one interviews and 501 questionnaires were collected from student participants. The results revealed that one of the main reasons why MOODLE was chosen as a LMS is that it is a free open system. Moreover, participants highlighted that the use of MOODLE is limited at the university as it is mostly used for uploading notes. Based on the information gathered from participants and literature some recommendations were given on how universities can utilise MOODLE to its best capacity.
Highlights
The term e-learning was introduced in the 1990s with the emergence of new technology-based education where information was transferred via the internet [9]
The results revealed that Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment (MOODLE) was the more effective and efficient learner management system when compared to the other three Learner Management System (LMS)
Theme one is the reason for the introduction of MOODLE at UKZN and theme two is the utilisation of MOODLE at UKZN and how it can be used to its maximum capacity
Summary
The term e-learning was introduced in the 1990s with the emergence of new technology-based education where information was transferred via the internet [9]. It is important to note that e-learning did not change the education system completely, it just enhanced it by introducing easier ways of teaching and learning. According to Queiros and de Villiers [41], e-learning was introduced in South Africa to reach the disadvantaged and side-lined students. This statement is debatable, as the disadvantaged are currently those who are the most disadvantaged when it comes to e-learning, as they do not have the means to access the internet, or even a computer when they are away from the campus. According to Rezai-Rad, Vaezi and Nattagh [42], technology may contribute to solving problems with the possibility of ensuring the improvement of the delivery of services in developed and developing countries
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