Distance learning in Nigeria is aimed at making Students Ready for a Global Setting

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by: Harry Martin
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Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 Time: 11:53 PM
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Across the world, there is one desire that lies deep-rooted in the hearts of all students – higher studies. It is this aspiration to study further that has given birth to an unbelievably convenient option for all namely, distance learning. Apart from the other parts of the world, distance learning in Nigeria has become the most preferred mode of study among students of this country. The fertile imagination to heighten their education level, has been the spontaneous reason why more and more Nigerian students have chosen and still are still continuing to choose distance learning in Nigeria.
At the backdrop of globalization, when people have started to build up long-term relationships with foreign acquaintances, students of Nigeria have had the opportunity to have a taste of how education is delivered in the most powerful foreign countries. Distance learning in Nigeria offers a world-class learning experience to the students. This exposure makes them ready for entering a global job market where they can find employment in diverse sectors and rise as bright leaders of tomorrow.
Institutes which are providing distance learning in Nigeria are taking initiatives to redesign and redevelop their infrastructure in accordance with the global scenario of education and the increasing trend of more advanced technologies in the field of education. Facilitating studies and guiding the students to take the helm to the right way is done mostly through web-based technologies like podcasting, blogging, social networking and video downloading; which is why, a growing number of students are opting for Study Online in Nigeria. A great deal of time and money are saved while at the same time eliminating the hassles of commuting to the learning institute.
Who does not have an internet account these days where they can chat, share photos, videos and network with their friends, colleagues, and all near and dear ones? Having such accounts on the internet have proven to be beneficial for both personal and professional benefits of the individual and when distance learning in Nigeria, is making use of such a powerful means of communication to spread education, it has to be more beneficial to students. Both students and teachers are sharing their thoughts with blogs, wikis, podcasts and social networking.
The courseware of these distance learning in Nigeria programs are equipped with global-standard materials so as to make students ready to face the world. The courses are there not only for the students present but also for the benefit of them in the future.