The Psychological Managerial Effects of an Online Course Compact on Student Academic Performance: A Developing Society Testimonial

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate how using online course compact affects students' academic performance in a private tertiary institution in North Central Nigeria. Mixed approaches, which integrate quantitative and qualitative techniques, are employed for this aim. The qualitative aspect of the paper used the random effects model and meta-analysis method to assess research studies assessing the influence of online course compact on academic success that were acquired through the existing literature and met the eligibility criteria defined by the research objective. The researcher also adopted a quantitative-descriptive (structured questionnaires) approach, using a survey research methodology. The survey questionnaire was designed with the aim of gathering data from respondents (Students of Landmark University) on their perception to the use of online course compact on their academic and learning experience. The population of the study consists of 3134 undergraduates’ students in the university and the sample size was 342. The hypothesis was formulated and tested using Regression coefficient. This result shows that there were a significant relationship and that online course compact had a low significant effect on students' academic performance. following the finding from the study, recommendations were made.