---

Institutions of higher learning are increasingly introducing distance learning as a mode of instructional delivery. However, many of the institutions jump into the bandwagon with the idea that distance learning can be used the same way as the conventional face-to-face mode of instructional delivery. They rarely appreciate the fact that distance learning is a different ball game from the conventional methods requiring a paradigm shift in management of the teaching and learning roles by teachers and learners respectively. This book analyzes the contextual factors, attitudes and issues of concerns that influence university teachers´ level of readiness to adopt distance learning in their teaching. The book presents research findings of a case study conducted in the University of Nairobi on the factors , attitudes and issues that influence the teacher adoption of distance learning. By use of a path analysis model, the book shows how the issues of concern affects the teachers level of readiness to adopt e-learning. The book targets managers of distance learning programmes in institutions of higher learning and students pursuing graduate and postgraduate courses in distance education.

---

Dr. Christopher Mwangi Gakuu is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Nairobi. He is involved in the development and management of distance learning programmes. He has wide experience in distance and e-learning technologies for instructional delivery in addition to conducting research in the pedagogical integration of ICTs in education

---