Enhancing Distance and Online Education Through The Use Of Massive Online Open Courses (MOOC) In Nigeria

Abstract

The paper discusses general introduction of massive online open courses as advance method of distance/online learning, the state of distance/online learning in Nigeria, statement of the problem that the led to undertake the research, MOOCs as way forward, MOOCs advantages, MOOCs challenges, and challenges of implementing MOOCs in tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The paper concludes and recommends that appropriate ICT facilities should be provided with connected network devices, distance learning software application such as Courser, Audacity, Diversity or edX should be installed to a specific computer server, campaign awareness should be done to faculty members on how to participate in new learning flat-form, and applicants should be informed massively on the available opportunity in the institutions.