지식정보사회에서의 효율적인 평생교육방법에 관한 연구 -가상교육을 중심으로-

Abstract

The purpose of research was to develop an applicable method of online education for life-long education. In order to achieve its purpose, researchers reviewed the literature. The developed online method was modified and supplemented by professions in the field of life-long education and education technology.Knowledge and information became the resources of wealth and they have been exploded rapidly in our society. It has been getting important for government to provide educational opportunities and for people to learn.Online education is a learning system that can overcome the limitation of time and distance between teachers and learners. Because of this, it has important position in life-long education. People can learn whatever, whenever, and wherever they want. Learning in online system achieved not by teachers but by learners themselves. Learners can make their study plan depending on their situation. They also build online community where they can share and modify information, and finally develop new knowledge. In order to achieve the purpose of life long education, educators should develop various online programs, learners should increase their participation in learning activities, and governments provide the policy, systems, substructure, finance, and qualified educators for online learning for life-long education.