Title: UTILIZATION OF E-LEARNING IN ACHIEVING DISTANCE EDUCATION IN NIGERIA

Authors:
Abulokwe, A. C., Poripo Jacob & Charles Ben Eteh

Abstract: Abstract E-learning presents an entirely new learning environment for students, thus requiring a different skill set to be successful through critical thinking, research, and evaluation skills growing in importance as students have increasing volumes of information from a variety of sources. Therefore, this paper focuses on theutilization of e-learning facilities in achieving distance education in Nigeria. The paper further reviewed theconcept of utilization of e-learning facilities, concept and history of e-learning; concepts and history of distance education; advantages of elearning to distance education; e-learning facilities as well asthe impact of e-learning in distance educationand human development in Nigeria. Based on this premise, it was recommended that there should be need to establish distance education centres in all universities in Nigeria and collaboration with persons for the development of courseware for the growth of the program. In addition, proper orientation should also be given to students on how to use these devices to promote learning. Key words: E-learning, Distance Education, and E-learning Facilities

Publication Date: 2016-12-14