E-Learning in Higher Education for Adult Learners in Singapore

• Main Authors: Chong, Guan, Ding, Ding, HO, Kong Weng
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Institutional Knowledge at Singapore Management University 2015
• Subjects: Adult learning; e-learning; higher education; Singapore; Adult and Continuing Education; Asian Studies; Economics
• Online Access: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/soe_research/1628; https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/context/soe_research/article/2627/viewcontent/528_J00011_pvoa.pdf
• Institution: Singapore Management University

Countries across the world have witnessed tremendous expansion of adult education and dramatic growth of adult learners. Moreover, with the growing importance of life-long learning, online learning has become a popular tool which is well received by adult learners. In order to enhance adult learners’ learning experience, we have conducted an exploratory research on online learning for adult learners to understand the challenges faced by them in their pursuit of higher education. The results suggest that technical trainings or preparations are needed prior to e-learning and infrastructure needs to be improved. The findings also emphasize on the importance of using localized examples and cases for class discussion.