IRM4729 ASSIGNMENT 4 2025 (Answer Guide) – Due 10 October 2025

IRM4729 ASSIGNMENT 4 2025 (Answer Guide) – Due 10 October 2025 Contents TITLE 1 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 1 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS 1 ABSTRACT 2 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 6 1.1 Background to the Study 6 1.2 Problem Statement 6 1.3 Research Aim and Objectives 7 Aim 7 Objectives 8 1.4 Research Questions 8 1.5 Significance of the Study 8 1.6 Outline of the Study 9 CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW 9 2.1 Introduction 9 2.2 Conceptualising E-Learning and ODL 9 2.3 Accessibility in E-Learning 10 2.4 Effectiveness of E-Learning 11 2.5 Challenges and Gaps in E-Learning for ODL 11 2.6 Conceptual Framework 12 2.7 Conclusion 12 CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 12 3.1 Introduction 12 3.2 Research Design 13 3.3 Population and Sampling 13 3.3.1 Population 13 3.3.2 Sampling Strategy 13 3.3.3 Sample Size 13 3.4 Data Collection 14 3.4.1 Quantitative Data 14 3.4.2 Qualitative Data 14 3.5 Data Analysis 14 3.5.1 Quantitative Analysis 14 3.5.2 Qualitative Analysis 14 3.6 Ethical Considerations 15 3.7 Limitations of the Study 15 3.8 Conclusion 15 CHAPTER 4: ANTICIPATED RESULTS AND DISCUSSION 15 4.1 Introduction 16 4.2 Anticipated Results 16 4.2.1 Accessibility 16 4.2.2 Effectiveness 16 4.2.3 Institutional Support and Policy Implications 17 4.3 Discussion 17 4.3.1 Linking Accessibility and Effectiveness 17 4.3.2 Pedagogy and Student Engagement 17 4.3.3 Policy and Practice Implications 18 4.4 Conclusion 18 CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS 18 5.1 Introduction 18 5.2 Summary of the Study 18 5.3 Conclusion 19 5.4 Recommendations 19 5.4.1 Institutional Recommendations 19 5.4.2 Policy Recommendations 20 5.4.3 Recommendations for Students 20 5.4.4 Recommendations for Future Research 20 5.5 Closing Remarks 21 References 21