Exploring the Use of Electronic Resources for Undergraduate Learning at the National Open University of Nigeria in Kwara State

Abstract

The significance of learning in achieving academic and career success is a well-established reality affirmed by existing literature. The study investigates the use of e-resources for undergraduate education at the National Open University of Nigeria in Kwara State. Employing a survey research method, the study targeted all undergraduates enrolled at NOUN in Kwara State. The Israel Model was used to allocate responses to each NOUN center based on their projected population. The data collection instrument was a modified questionnaire with good psychometric qualities. To address the study questions and evaluate the hypotheses, descriptive and inferential statistics were used in Statistical Product and Service Solution (SPSS) version 20.0 at a significance level of 0.05. The results showed that undergraduate students interacted effectively with electronic learning resources. In addition, no statistically significant differences in the usage of e-resources for learning were detected based on gender or digital age. The study revealed that deploying proper learning tools can considerably improve the learning experience for undergraduates. The study recommends encouraging undergraduates, regardless of gender, to use e-resources for learning. This approach is considered to be advantageous for establishing good learning outcomes.