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Handbook of Research on E-Learning Applications for Career and Technical Education: Technologies for Vocational Training
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Impact of E-Learning on Adult Education: A Changing Postmodern Approach
Royce Ann Collins (Kansas State University, USA) and Jeff Zacharakis (Kansas State University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-739-3.ch023
Abstract
In the present consumer educational market, educational institutions are rapidly incorporating more online opportunities. The various issues that learners and instructors cope with are addressed from the literature and our adult students. The key issue is creating a quality learning experience for adult students. Not only does the instructor need to incorporate what we already know about adult learning, but they must also approach the course development with a constructivist mindset. The major force in creating a quality learning experience is the discussion generated. Instructors must assist students in creating their own knowledge and develop the ability to discuss in a virtual environment.
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