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An Evaluation of National Open University in Ondo State, Nigeria


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Page No: 1-6
Language: English
Authors: Folake Sarah OLANIYAN. PhD*, Prof. Ukamaka Evelyn AKUCHE
Received: 2025-10-21
Accepted: 2025-12-26
Published Date: 2026-01-06
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Abstract:
This research examined the evaluation of National Open University in Ondo State, Nigeria. In order to guide the study three research questions were raised. The study explored descriptive research of the survey type. Multi-stage sampling technique was used in the selection of respondents. The population of this study consisted of all students in National Open University (NOUN), Ondo State Campus, Nigeria. However, a total number of one hundred (100) respondents were considered as sample size for this study from five (5) faculties out of eight (8) faculties in the university using simple random sampling technique. A self–structured instrument titled “National Open University Program’s Evaluation Questionnaire (NOUPEQ)” was validated and employed to collect data for the study. The data collected and analyzed using mean (x ̅) and standard deviation statistical tools. Findings reveal that Flexibility in education delivery system and giving students the opportunity to combine education with work were agreed majorly upon. The extent to which the objective of National Open University in Nigeria has been achieved is very high. It was concluded that the National Open University of Nigeria has contributed to the social-economic and technological advancement of Nigeria as a country. It was therefore recommended that Ministries of Education both at state, federal and local governments should begin to play a role in the development of distance learning education. Poor funding constitutes a big problem to distance learning education in Nigeria. Government should consider voting reasonable allocation of resources to this sector.
Keywords: Evaluation, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Ondo State.

Journal: IRASS Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
ISSN(Online): 3049-0170
Publisher: IRASS Publisher
Frequency: Monthly
Language: English

An Evaluation of National Open University in Ondo State, Nigeria