ABSTRACT
The Nigerian government adopted the distance learning approach to increase access to tertiary
education. However, studies have been limited to implementation efforts with little focus on
learning delivery modalities. This study, therefore, examined the delivery and performance of
internet-mediated distance learning in selected Nigerian universities.
Based on structuration theory, the study adopted survey research design. Three universities with
established distance learning programme supported with ICT were selected; these were University
of Ibadan (UI), University of Lagos (UNILAG) and National Open University of Nigeria
(NOUN). Using multistage sampling procedures, a semi-structured questionnaire was
administered to 179 (UI), 230 (UNILAG) and 461 (NOUN) proportionately selected students to
obtain data on socio-economic characteristics (e.g. age, gender, occupation, marital status),
knowledge and usage of internet and effect of virtual education on learning. Copies of another set
of questionnaire were administered to 35 (UI), 72 (UNILAG) and 93 (NOUN) purposively
selected tutors that identified the possible effects of internet-mediated learning. Eighteen FGD‟s
were conducted to the students based on their level of studies to identify challenges that may
impede adoption of internet-mediated learning. Nine KII and IDI were conducted with policy
makers and distance learning administrators respectively on viability of internet approach to
learning. A non-participant structured observation method was further deployed to check the
adequacy of facilities available in the three universities. Quantitative data were analysed using
descriptive statistics, chi-square and ordinal regression tests while qualitative data were content
analysed.
The age of the students was 34.5±9.6 years, 57.8% were females, 26.8% were married, and
62.2% were employed. Learning increased with higher internet accessibility (𝑥2=64.8;df=1
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