Benefits, challenges and strategies of implementing blended learning in tertiary institutes

Abstract

This literature review examines first and foremost the benefits and challenges faced in implementing blended learning (BL) in tertiary institutes. It also reviews the strategies deployed by institutes in implementing blended learning. The reported key benefits were the increased passing rates of learners, decreased drop-out rates from blended learning classes and the mutual beneficiaries between the learners and the institutes. Two challenges reported that were pedagogically related were the increased complexity in the instructions and the lack of institutional support. Strategies used for implementation were varied, ranging from use of change management process to using framework or guidelines, pointing to a need for further research to successful implementation strategies and framework.