Ololube, Prof Nwachukwu P. ()

Researchers examined the domain of open and distance education programs in Nigeria. Theintroduction of ICT usage, integration and diffusion has initiated a new age in educational methodologies, thus, it has radically changed traditional methods of teaching and learning patterns in the domain as well as offering contemporary learning experiences to both instructorsand students. The discussions were made in terms of (a) the contexts of distance education inNigeria (b) the role of ICT in distance education (c) the challenges facing ICT usage, integrationand diffusion and (d) the need to consider and to promote long-term policies outcomes whenevaluating distance education programs. The study was carried out using a qualitative researchmethod; the uses of document materials and observation were an essential part of theinstruments for data gathering. The study found that the high hope and enthusiasm for open and distance education are interfered with as the nation is faced with inadequacies in essential services and infrastructures: electricity, postal and telecommunication services and so on.However, there is an ongoing traditional development in distance education resources