Formal and informal paths of lifelong learning : Hybrid distance educational settings for the digital era

• Lifelong learning is a concept – as its name reveals – that relates to learning throughout the life of a human being. However, it is also a political concept applied to policy documents concerning societal development through strong educational systems, including higher education (Medel-Añonuevo, 2002). Therefore, it is fair to claim that higher education is seen as a tool for the society to support paths of lifelong learning by educating an increased number of diverse students. This has been a challenge for the educational system for decades, and distance educational settings are an answer to demands to make higher education accessible for more students, including adult learners. Moreover, lifelong learning has been closely linked to distance educational settings over the years. In effect, such settings have always supported lifelong adult learning.

Ämnesord

SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP  -- Utbildningsvetenskap -- Pedagogik (hsv//swe)

SOCIAL SCIENCES  -- Educational Sciences -- Pedagogy (hsv//eng)

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Distance education

Digitalization

Formal learning

Higher education

Hybrid education

Informal learning

Lifelong learning

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