Challenges of E-Learing in Nigerian University Education Based on the Experience of Developed Countries

This paper present a review of the challenges of e-learning in Nigerian University education based on theexperience of four developed countries, UK, Australia, Korea and France. The survey shows that thesecountries have: (i) vision and action plans for e-learning, (ii) they have good government policies andfinancial support, (iii) they earmark action programs and set committees with sufficient funds to pursue itgoals, (iv) they believe in research as a fundamental part of e-learning strategy, and lastly (v) they embarkon awareness, training and motivational programs. The paper pointed out that, for the challenges ofNigerian university education to be reduced to minimum, the Federal Government should improve oneducational funding as UNESCO recommended 26% of the annual budget. In addition the governmentshould fulfill her promise on the issue of improving Electricity supply in the country. Furthermore, theuniversity administrators should embark on awareness and training of staff on the use of ICTs, withmotivations attached. The Internet is a major driver of ICT in education and bandwidth is a major issue inthe deployment of e-learning. Therefore government should make Internet connectivity a priority for highereducation to be able to leverage on the promises and opportunities ICTs present.