The study examined the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in the delivery of open and distance education in Nigeria. Literatures were reviewed and there was collaborative and synonymous knowledge on the role of information and communication technology in the delivery of open and distance education in Nigeria which cannot be undermined. As a result of ICT, open and distance education relies on information available to make decisions. The application of new technologies in the distance education context provides an appropriate starting point for delineating the knowledge base required of expert teachers in today"s global society. ICT improves the quality of the student learning experiences and make education and training opportunities available to a broader spectrum of the population in developing countries. The study looked at application of technology, concept of information and communication technology in open and distance education, Roles of ICT in the delivery of open and distance education, roles of ICT for administrative service delivery, appropriate technology based media, challenges in the use of ICT and strategies in delivery of open and distance education, conclusion were drawn and suggestions made for ODL development in Nigeria. Keywords: ICT, delivery and open distance learning. INTRODUCTION Messages are information; the portals through which they are sent and received are basically the tools that enhance management of open and distance education (ODE) in Nigeria. Invariably, information and communication technology (ICT) is a significant way to manage ODE since it involves "work and study" from anywhere. Some scholars are of the opinion that with the importance of information in human society, it should be recognized as a factor of production alongside other economic factors such as land, labour, capital and entrepreneur. This argument gained momentum amongst social scientists because of the roles information and communication technology play in accessibility and delivery of open and distance education. As a result of ICT, open and distance education relies on information available to make decisions. Consequently, because of the craving for reliable and timely information, as a guide to actions, information is truly vital to production. However, accessibility to timely and reliable information is not very easy. This is perhaps because of the complexity of the society which makes some scholars liken it to a market, where every partaker is driven by rational interest. The actions of each of these partakers are decisions made based on the information they could individually access. Accordingly, Cookey (2008) remarked that education requires decentralized decision and information. To reduce the difficulty in accessing timely and reliable information, interaction is
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Role Of Information And Communication Technology (ICT) In Delivery Of Open And Distance Education In Nigeria: A Theoretical Perceptive
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Osuji, Catherine
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