National Open University of Nigeria Stakeholders’ Self-Efficacy in the Use of Selected E-Tutoring Tools for Distance Learning in Nigeria

E-tutoring has been viewed as a modern method of accessing high-quality and good value tutoring services at any time anywhere in the world through the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Self-efficacy is an individual’s belief or confidence in his/her ability to perform a particular activity or task, which greatly affects ICT use. The objectives of this study were to determine stakeholders level of self-efficacy in the use of selected e-tutoring tools, particularly based on gender, work experience and area of specialisation in the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). A questionnaire was the primary instrument used to gather relevant data. Data were collected from 100 stakeholders. Six research questions were formulated for the study. Means and percentages were used to answer the research questions, while a t-test was used to test the research hypotheses. The results indicated that stakeholders were less proficient in the use of selected e-tutoring tools. A significant difference was found between male and female stakeholders. There was no significant difference between experienced and less experienced stakeholders. Significant differences were found between academic and technical stakeholders’ level of self-efficacy in the use of selected e-tutoring tools. Based on these findings, it was recommended that governmental organisations, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and universities should organise conferences, training, and workshops to educate NOUN stakeholders on the benefits of using e-tutoring tools for instruction.