Lifelong Learning by Distance Education

Lifelong Learning and Lifelong Education: a critique

It is suddenly fashionable in political circles in the United Kingdom (and elsewhere) to talk about lifelong learning and lifelong education. This seems to be the direct result of the present economic climate which has called into question many previous assumptions: job security has become an effective myth for most of those who can actually get work; long-term unemployment seems to have become...

Managing Distance and Lifelong Learning

Electronic Education and Lifelong Learning

Due to de-institutionalization and open system, it is inappropriate to equate education with youth education. In the new century, education has been delivered electronically to accommodate lifelong learning. It has become a reality that the four walled classrooms have been used to complement and supplement E-learning. No need to argue that electronic education has become the norm for most unive...

Distance Learning at University From A Lifelong Learning Perspective

The paper discusses the importance of distance learning within university education. This issue stems from lifelong learning perspective, relating to social factors as emigration, demographic situation and competitiveness in the labour market. Distance learning is one of the possible solutions to acquire education to working people or those who live in remote locations. The main focus of our re...

Charting the Evolution of Lifelong Learning and Distance Higher Education: the Role of Research

This personal review of research into distance higher education indicates the large quantity and variable quality of research in this field. The article focuses on research that identifies indicators of success in distance higher education. In particular, the chapter examines research on or developments in: the demographics and characteristics of distance learners; attrition/completion; market ...