OPTIMIZING OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES THROUGH INTERNETBASED ADAPTIVE PEDAGOGIES TO FOSTER COLLABORATION AMONG DISTANCE LEARNERS AT THE NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

Simple item page
dc.contributor.authorLucy Ndidiamaka Okonkwo,
dc.contributor.authorngela Ebele Okpala
dc.contributor.authorMercy Enefu Okwoli
dc.contributor.authorMr. Babarotimi Opeyemi Oluwaseun
dc.date.accessioned2025-12-24T10:13:36Z
dc.date.available2025-12-24T10:13:36Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.description.abstractThis study explored internet-based adaptive pedagogies to optimise the utilisation of Open Educational Resources (OERs) in promoting collaboration and the development of learning communities among distance learners at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). Employing a quantitative research approach, data were gathered through a structured questionnaire distributed via Google Forms. A multistage sampling method selected 925 undergraduate students from the Awka, Enugu, and Umudike study centres, with 862 valid responses analysed (93.2% response rate). The questionnaire, validated through expert review and pilot testing (α = 0.85 for IBAP access; α = 0.90 for OER use), assessed students’ experiences with digital learning tools, including challenges, engagement, and collaboration. Results indicated high awareness of OERs (81.9%) and adaptive learning tools (77.4%). Although platforms like the NOUN student portal and Moodle were widely utilised, daily engagement was limited, with only 17.9% and 26.5% reporting daily use of OERs and adaptive tools, respectively. Challenges such as poor internet connectivity, high data costs, and lack of training significantly impeded effective utilisation. Nonetheless, most respondents viewed these tools as beneficial for enhancing learning and fostering collaboration. The study concludes that despite growing adoption, infrastructural and support barriers remain. It recommends improving internet access, strengthening digital literacy, and expanding training and institutional support to fully harness the transformative potential of IBAPs and OERs in distance education, ensuring equitable and student-centred learning experiences.
dc.description.sponsorshipLibrary and Information Management Forum
dc.identifier.issn1117-7918
dc.identifier.urihttps://kubanni.abu.edu.ng/123456789/13161
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherLibrary and Information Management Forum
dc.relation.ispartofseriesVol. 27; No. 1 & 2. 2025
dc.titleOPTIMIZING OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES THROUGH INTERNETBASED ADAPTIVE PEDAGOGIES TO FOSTER COLLABORATION AMONG DISTANCE LEARNERS AT THE NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
dc.typeArticle
dspace.entity.type
Files
Original bundle
Now showing 1 - 1 of 1
No Thumbnail Available
Name:
6-19 Okonkwo et al.pdf
Size:
671.71 KB
Format:
Adobe Portable Document Format
Description:
Download
License bundle
Now showing 1 - 1 of 1
No Thumbnail Available
Name:
license.txt
Size:
1.71 KB
Format:
Item-specific license agreed upon to submission
Description:
Download
Collections
Library and Information Management Forum