Abstract
E-learning presents an entirely new learning environment for students, thus requiring a different
skill set to be successful through critical thinking, research, and evaluation skills growing in
importance as students have increasing volumes of information from a variety of sources.
Therefore, this paper focuses on theutilization of e-learning facilities in achieving distance
education in Nigeria. The paper further reviewed theconcept of utilization of e-learning facilities,
concept and history of e-learning; concepts and history of distance education; advantages of elearning
to distance education; e-learning facilities as well asthe impact of e-learning in distance
educationand human development in Nigeria. Based on this premise, it was recommended that
there should be need to establish distance education centres in all universities in Nigeria and
collaboration with persons for the development of courseware for the growth of the program. In
addition, proper orientation should also be given to students on how to use these devices to
promote learning.
Key words: E-learning, Distance Education, and E-learning Facilities
Publication Date: 2016-12-14