[01] Margaret Kaseje, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Great Lakes University of Kisumu, Kisumu, Kenya. [02] Perez Oyugi, Department of Education, Great Lakes University of Kisumu, Kisumu, Kenya. [03] Daniel Onyango, Department of Education, Great Lakes University of Kisumu, Kisumu, Kenya.

This study explored the motivation and expectations of learners enrolled in education courses offered at off-campus University learning sites. A secondary purpose of the study was to explore the factors that affect student learning outcomes in off-campus University learning sites. A survey was distributed to 75 first-year adult learners enrolled in education courses at Great Lakes University of Kisumu (GLUK) off-campus University learning sites located in Nyanza Province, Kenya. A total of 31 students, the majority being males (58%) responded to the survey. The survey gathered information on learner motivation, expectations, and satisfaction at off-campus University learning sites. Data was also gathered through a review of first-semester exam results and enrolment data of first-year education students from the learning sites participating in the study. Results showed no significant differences in student outcomes between off-site and on-campus learning sites. Additionally, learner motivation for choosing off-campus learning sites were proximity to their residence or workplace, program flexibility and cost effectiveness. Finally, results indicated that 42% of students were satisfied with off-campus University learning whereas the rest were not satisfied or somewhat satisfied. The majority of students are highly motivated and have high outcome expectations when they first join off-campus University learning sites. However, if student expectations are not met, then learner outcomes may be impacted in the long term. In order to improve educational standards, regular reviews by administrators and facilitators are needed to understand learner motivators and challenges faced by off-campus sites. Further research is needed on contextual factors that may influence motivation, satisfaction and learning outcomes.

Off-Campus Learning, Student Satisfaction, Student Motivation, University Courses

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