December 2013

Cost indices in open and distance education in Nigerian universities

The paper focused on general cost indices in open and distance learning (ODL) in Nigeria. Existing literaturesat the international level and in the only single mode open and distance learning in Nigeria (National Open University of Nigeria – NOUN) were reviewed to ascertain the factors that affect cost in open and distance learning. The findings revealed neglect of some factors during cost consideration. The cost...

Author(s): Juliet O. Inegbedion and Julius K. AdeyemiJuliet O. Inegbedion and Julius K. Adeyemi

December 2013

Appraising the role of information communication technology (ICT) as a change agent for higher education in Nigeria

Information and communication technologies (ICTs) have become inseparable entities in all aspects of human life.  The use of ICT has fundamentally changed the practices and procedures of nearly all forms of endeavour within business, governance and civil service.  In education, ICT has begun to have a presence but the impact has not been as extensive as in other fields of endeavour. The moving of the world to...

Author(s): Yusuf Musibau Adeoye, Afolabi Festus Oluwole, Loto Antonia Blessing