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Challenges for E-Learning and Adult Students in Higher Education

Challenges for E-Learning and Adult Students in Higher Education

Ana Maria R. Correia, Anabela Sarmento
Copyright: © 2009 |Pages: 7
ISBN13: 9781605661988|ISBN10: 1605661988|EISBN13: 9781605661995
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-198-8.ch036
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Correia, Ana Maria R., and Anabela Sarmento. "Challenges for E-Learning and Adult Students in Higher Education." Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, Second Edition, edited by Patricia L. Rogers, et al., IGI Global, 2009, pp. 253-259. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-198-8.ch036

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Correia, A. M. & Sarmento, A. (2009). Challenges for E-Learning and Adult Students in Higher Education. In P. Rogers, G. Berg, J. Boettcher, C. Howard, L. Justice, & K. Schenk (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, Second Edition (pp. 253-259). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-198-8.ch036

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Correia, Ana Maria R., and Anabela Sarmento. "Challenges for E-Learning and Adult Students in Higher Education." In Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, Second Edition, edited by Patricia L. Rogers, et al., 253-259. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2009. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-198-8.ch036

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Abstract

The development and promotion of the strategic goal of the European Union to become a competitive and dynamic knowledge-based economy and society (Lisbon European Council, 2000) can only be achieved with the relevant technological infrastructures together with people equipped with the necessary skills and competences (European Commission, 2002). As stated in the European Council (2005, p. 7), “human capital is the most important asset for Europe.” This human capital must be supported by a well-structured initial education, constantly updated by a continuous lifelong learning program, so that people can face the challenges of a series of new jobs, maybe separated by spells of shortterm contracts or even unemployment. This continuous education program should be available to all citizens, regardless of their age and social or economic status.

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