How Distance Learning Makes an Impact on Education System in Nigeria?

Distance learning has evolved as a worthy alternative to the traditional mode of education. This is relatively a new learning method, wherein students are teachers are physically apart from each other and modern communication technologies help in bridging the gap between them. As distance education is a student-centric learning process, teachers have limited role to play.

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In Nigeria, distance learning program has been introduced lately. As the learning programme is new, the stakeholders in the Nigerian education sector have to face some sort of challenges. Nigerian people have now realised the importance of formal education due to which there is an enormous demand of quality education in the country. The Nigerian government has opened some distance learning institutes, which include National Teacher Institute and National Open University among other.

Educational Organisations Providing Distance education in Nigeria

There are several public and private, for-profit and non-profit educational organisations offering distance learning in Nigeria. However, the levels of accreditation differ. Some educational institutions offering distance learning in the UK have received huge favour from the Nigerian students whereas there are many fraudulent diploma mills as well. In many other cases, the term “University” can only be used if the institutions have received accreditation by the national government.

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Distance learning today is considered one of the most prominent innovations in the Nigerian education system and instrumental in the provision of higher education to the Nigerians.

Whom the distance learning benefits?

When it comes to who can take admission in distance learning program, the answer is everybody. In fact, anyone with a desire to develop academically and professionally can take up distance learning courses.

·         Working professionals looking to enhance their career opportunities

·         Regular students with a desire to obtain accredited degrees from globally renowned universities and colleges

·         Homemakers who discontinued their studies because of personal or other commitments

·         Individuals who could not with their higher studies because of financial reasons

·         Disable persons

 Benefits of Distance Learning 

There are multiple factors contributing to the popularity of distance learning programs. The major assistance comes from the technological advancements over the years.

·         Students can access learning from anywhere and anytime

·         Freedom to learn at own pace by scheduling the study hours as per convenience

·         Working professionals can access the courses without compromising with their professional commitments

·         Affordable tuition fees

·         No need to relocate for continuing higher studies

Dominance of Internet technology and advancements in the technological sector have popularised the distance learning programs all over the world, including Nigeria. So, there is a wonderful opportunity for the students in Nigeria to advance their careers and make their presence felt in the global professional sector.