The development of a knowledge-based society - Challenges for e-learning and adult students in higher education

Ana Maria Brigham da Silva Ramalho Correia

The development of a knowledge-based society - Challenges for e-learning and adult students in higher education

Ana Maria Brigham da Silva Ramalho Correia

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Abstract

This article examines Lifelong Learning, from the perspective of the adult learner in higher education, by presenting some of the results of a project, funded by the European Commission's Socrates Programme, LIHE, Learning in Higher Education. It is structured as follows: first, the background of the project is described, then the experiences of the adult student, concerning their induction and tuition, are presented. Some future trends concerning adults in higher education and lifelong learning are outlined and conclusions drawn.

Original language	Unknown
Title of host publication	Encyclopedia of Distance Learning
Place of Publication	Hershey
Publisher	IGI Global
Pages	253-259
ISBN (Print)	978-1-60566-198-8
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2009

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