scholarly journals DISTANCE LEARNING AS A RESOURCE OF LIFELONG LEARNING DEVELOPMENT: RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 24-32
Author(s):  
S Stepanov
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Learning Development ◽  
Development Risks

A Multi-Criteria Decision Making Approach for Evaluation of MOOCs Platforms

2016 ◽  
pp. 510-537 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunil Pratap Singh ◽  
Preetvanti Singh
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Multi Criteria Decision Making ◽  
The World ◽  
Massive Online Open Courses ◽  
Recent Trends ◽  
Open Courses ◽  
Education Courses

Technology and globalization have increased accessibility to higher education. In recent years, the concept of online or distance learning has expanded to a growing number of Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs), i.e. enrolling in free higher education courses open for any Internet user. MOOCs are recent trends in distance learning promoted by several prestigious universities. This Chapter describes what MOOC is with review of the history, its characteristics, advantages, and different platforms for developing of MOOCs. The authors also discuss the multi-criteria nature of MOOCs and identify the parameters important for selecting a MOOC platform. It is hoped that MOOC will enhance accessibility, student engagement, and experiences for lifelong learning which will empower and inspire educators around the world and promote success in learning.

Just-in-Time Learning

2011 ◽  
pp. 1162-1166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tina Stavredes
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Meaningful Learning ◽  
Just In Time ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Internet Technologies ◽  
The Creation

As the educational landscape is changing, more individuals are embracing the concept of lifelong learning. They are also looking for flexibility in how they learn, when they learn, and where they learn. The emergence of Web and Internet technologies is leading to the creation of distance learning environments that will allow for new ways of learning and opportunities to engage learners in meaningful learning experiences. In addition, technology is now seen as a tool for learning that allows for communication and collaboration through Web-based technologies to provide opportunities for challenge, guidance, empowerment, and support.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF EXPERIENCE AND EFFICIENCY OF DISTANCE LEARNING MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMME IN CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

2004 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-60
Author(s):  
Silva Rimkuviene ◽  
Natalija Lepkova
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Real Estate ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Practical Experience ◽  
Property Management ◽  
Degree Programme ◽  
Construction Enterprises ◽  
Real Estate Sector ◽  
The World ◽  
Learning Development

This paper reviews the distance learning development in the world and in Lithuania. Nine years of theoretical and practical experience of distance learning under two study programmes at the Department of Construction Economics and Property Management at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University is presented. These masters degree study programmes were one of the first in Central and Easten Europe. According to the questionnaire of both former and current students, the findings of this poll are analysed. Mostly there were employees from real estate sector and construction enterprises questioned. The conclusions are drawn, emphasising the problems of learning process. In addition, social, economical, technological, and ethical points are analysed as well as the problem of the integration of trained professionals into the market.

scholarly journals Distance Learning at University From A Lifelong Learning Perspective

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (34) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Genute Gedviliene ◽  
Vilhelmina Vaiciuniene
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
University Education ◽  
Constructivist Learning Environment ◽  
Working People ◽  
Market Distance ◽  
Students Satisfaction

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 research was on learning quality and students’ satisfaction based on the case study of distance learning mode application. The research sample was composed of 126 part-time students who participated in the distance course organized as a part of university education. The case study of a distance course presented in this paper and survey findings revealed the study participants’ positive approach to distance learning in the university educational process. New technologies and their resulting opportunities for learners to interact with each other and with teachers, provision of guidance and logically structured material created preconditions for students’ satisfaction. Therefore, we assume that development of distance learning courses, constructivist learning environment with its inherent creative approach to learning provision can bring solutions to many social and educational issues, such as big emigration flows of young population, better employment opportunities and selfrealisation of young adults.

scholarly journals The experience of a distance learning organization in a private higher educational institution in the Republic of Tatarstan (Russia): From idea to realization

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 508 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniya Akhmetova ◽  
Liliya Vorontsova ◽  
Ilona Gennadyevna Morozova
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Correct Choice ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Teacher Qualifications ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Learning Development

<p>The article is devoted to the unique experience of distance learning development in the conditions of Russian reality. The model of distance learning in the Institute of Economics, Management and Law (Kazan city, Russia) is created on the basis of educational sphere diagnosis taking into account foreign and Russian experience. The specificity of the model is the permanent diagnosis of the components of the educational environment such as teacher qualifications, level of students’ actual knowledge, filling the educational process with information technologies, availability and quality of electronic resources, the correct choice of learning technologies, and policy in the field of the computerization of the professional education process.</p>

Formative Assessment and Certification in Lifelong Learning with Cognitive and Metacognitive Measurements

2010 ◽  
pp. 249-265
Author(s):  
Edson P. Pimentel ◽  
Marcio Porto Feitosa ◽  
Nizam Omar
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Formative Assessment ◽  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Educational System ◽  
Knowledge Mapping ◽  
Student Knowledge ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Traditional Assessment ◽  
Computational Environment

Traditional forms of assessment used in face-to-face and distance learning education are insufficient to ascertain the increase of the knowledge acquired and the learners progress, therefore do not provide enough information to detect their learning gaps necessary to improve their competencies . Another point is that traditional assessment ways rarely involve the student in monitoring his own learning through his metacognitive abilities. Nowadays, professional skills to obtain a working position changes at the same velocity than the increase of knowledge and have to be considered by any professional and/or student to be qualified for a new job. This paper presents a model for formative assessment and certification in Lifelong Learning based on cognitive and metacognitive measurements that will make possible the identification of the professional learning gaps showing a roadmap to obtain educational and conceptual certification for his/her competence. Moreover, it presents the architecture of a computational environment for student knowledge mapping that will allow identifying more specifically the learning gaps in order to supply the educational system with qualitative information.

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