Today
is the age of information technology which signifies the post-agrarian and
industrial aspects of human civilisation. Besides the industrialised economies,
information technologies are widely being used even in the existing agrarian
economies. People around the world, and especially in
not-so-technologically-advanced nations, have an overpowering desire to jump on
IT bandwagon to compete with the first world countries. So, when it comes to
competing with developed world, open and distance learning can do wonders for
the people in developing economies.
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Online
learning is a concurrent development in the education field. Face to face
instruction has not remained the sole modality of learning in the education
system. Online distance learning is well-placed around the world rapidly
gaining acceptability from every quarter of the society.
In
the technologically changing world of today, obtaining marketable skills and
competence for higher job prospects have become essential for individuals
within the educational framework. Online distance learning is capable of
producing competitive and highly skilled professionals in today’s job market.
Online Learning in Nigeria
The
Sub-Saharan Nigeria is infamous for weak education system and improper
educational infrastructure facilities. A large population is illiterate and
carry out petty jobs for earning their living. Lack of good-quality colleges
and universities have left majority of college-age students high and dry.
Online distance education can prove to be of great help to the Nigerian
students and under-qualified working professionals.
A
few UK universities have taken it in their stride to provide higher
qualifications to the Nigerian people. There are several undergraduate as well
postgraduate distance learning
online courses for Nigerian students being made available by the UK
universities.
Distance Learning Courses in Nigeria
UK
universities have to offer many courses for students at every level.
Undergraduate students can enrol in Business and Management, Finance and Law,
Computing and Media, Health and Psychology and Tourism and Hospitality courses
being offered by these universities. Also, there are some job-oriented postgraduate
courses, which Nigerian students can opt for. They can go for an MBA degree in
different streams, IT and Telecommunications, Finance and Law, among others.
Each
of these courses is designed to hone the overall skill-set in individuals thus
helping them in bagging lucrative employment opportunities.
Vibrant Ambience To Study
Students
are given healthy and vibrant ambience while carrying out their study
programme. Students have the option to communicate with their tutors and fellow
students via online applications like chat, email, video conferencing, etc. For
further information on the subject matter, building network and developing
communication skills, students can also take part in online forums and
discussion groups.
Flexible And Affordable Learning
Other
facets of online learning with UK universities are flexibility in learning and
cost effective courses. Working professionals can now enrol in a course that
suits them the most without having to compromise with their work schedules and
other personal or professional commitments. It is very easy to study at own
pace, access study materials and submit assignments online, at any point of
time, from anywhere.
Most
of the online courses are extremely affordable, so, students from the weaker
economic background can also join in to study a course of their likes. UK
universities provide flexible options to students for submitting their tuition
fees.
So,
if you are interested to make a mark in the complex public and private sectors
of today, enrolling in an online course can help you realise your dreams.
Thousands of your fellow countrymen have done this, now is the time for you.
