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标题：Challenges of E-Learing in Nigerian University Education Based on the Experience of Developed Countries
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作者：N.D. Oye ; Mazleena Salleh ; N. A. Iahad 等
期刊名称：International Journal of Managing Information Technology
印刷版ISSN：0975-5926
电子版ISSN：0975-5586
出版年度：2011
卷号：3
期号：2
DOI：10.5121/ijmit.2011.320439
出版社：Academy & Industry Research Collaboration Center (AIRCC)
摘要：This paper present a review of the challenges of e-learning in Nigerian University education based on the experience of four developed countries, UK, Australia, Korea and France. The survey shows that these countries have: (i) vision and action plans for e-learning, (ii) they have good government policies and financial support, (iii) they earmark action programs and set committees with sufficient funds to pursue it goals, (iv) they believe in research as a fundamental part of e-learning strategy, and lastly (v) they embark on awareness, training and motivational programs. The paper pointed out that, for the challenges of Nigerian university education to be reduced to minimum, the Federal Government should improve on educational funding as UNESCO recommended 26% of the annual budget. In addition the government should fulfill her promise on the issue of improving Electricity supply in the country. Furthermore, the university administrators should embark on awareness and training of staff on the use of ICTs, with motivations attached. The Internet is a major driver of ICT in education and bandwidth is a major issue in the deployment of e-learning. Therefore government should make Internet connectivity a priority for higher education to be able to leverage on the promises and opportunities ICTs present
关键词：E-learning; ICT; Developed Countries;Nigerian University; Challenges; Education; Internet