E-Learning and Distance Education in Nigeria

This paper discusses the relevance of e-learning in the position of distance education in Nigeria. It commences by discussing the meaning of e-learning and distance education. It also discusses the historical background of distance education in Nigeria as well as the operations of National Open Univ...

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Published inTOJET the Turkish online journal of educational technology Vol. 7; no. 4
Main Authors AJADI, Timothy Olugbenga, Ibrahim Olatunde SALAWU, ADEOYE, Femi Adetunji
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Adapazari 01.10.2008
Subjects
Academic Degrees
Access to Education
Barriers
College Programs
College Role
Colleges & universities
Developing Nations
Distance Education
Distance learning
Education
Educational Demand
Educational Development
Educational History
Educational Resources
Educational Technology
Electronic Learning
Foreign Countries
Higher education
Internet
Nigeria
Open Universities
Program Descriptions
Public Colleges
Quality Control
Role of Education
Teacher Certification
Nigeria
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Summary:This paper discusses the relevance of e-learning in the position of distance education in Nigeria. It commences by discussing the meaning of e-learning and distance education. It also discusses the historical background of distance education in Nigeria as well as the operations of National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) as the first federal University in Nigeria dedicated to the provision of education through distance mode. Furthermore, the paper highlights the prospects and challenges of e-learning in the operation of National Open University of Nigeria. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1303-6521
1303-6521