UNDERSTANDING FLEXIBLE LEARNING THEORY AND HOW IT IS USED IN ONLINE LEARNING

Abstract

Flexible learning is a term becoming increasingly prevalent in distance education. The concept of having a flexible learning environment is appealing to distance learners. Many learners choose a flexible environment over the traditional classroom so that learning can fit into their busy lifestyle. This chapter will define and discuss flexible learning theory, describing how it is used in the distance education setting and how it is a changing tide in education.