Adult Learners' Characters in Distance Education

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Zhang, J. (2007). Adult Learners' Characters in Distance Education. In T. Bastiaens & S. Carliner (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2007 (pp. 6694-6697). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Conference Information

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education (ELEARN) 2007
Quebec City, Canada
October 15, 2007
ISBN 1-880094-63-0
  Theo Bastiaens & Saul Carliner
AACE

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Jing Zhang, New Mexico State University, USA

Abstract

Compared to children, adults have special needs and requirements as learners. Adult learning in distance education is a relatively new area of study. Adult learner has distinct and unique characteristics and different needs with children. The field of adult learning was pioneered by Malcom Knowles. In the following chapter, the chrematistics, and the aspects of adult learning motivation will be explained in detail. The convenience is the most and basic advantage of the distance learning. . In large area, adult searches convenient, individual, educational opportunities. The distance education advantage meets the needs of adult. For adult students in any field, study any time and anywhere is the most convenient for them. The distance learning and adult learning combination is an excellent cooperation.

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