Naslov
The importance of e-learning for part-time students

Autori
Kostić-Bobanović, Moira ; Dujmović, Mauro

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Izvornik
4th International Conference "Global Challenges for Competitiveness : Business and Government Perspective" : proceedings / Kersan-Škabić, Ines ; Krtalić, Sandra - Pula : Fakultet ekonomije i turizma Dr. Mijo Mirković Sveučilišta Jurja Dobrile u Puli, 2007, 632-638

ISBN
978-953-7498-02-3

Skup
International Conference Global Challenges for Competitiveness : Business and Government Perspective" (4 ; 2007)

Mjesto i datum
Pula, Hrvatska, 27.09.2007. - 29.09.2007

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
Business English; part-time students; e-learning

Sažetak
In today’s competitive and evolving world, the importance of education has never been more important. People are now more aware of the continuing need to improve one’s self through adult learning. Due to factors such as time constraint, e-learning has quickly emerged as an alternative means of continuing education. As globalization continues to be the trend these days, more and more people feel the need to learn at least one foreign language. Again, due to the fast-paced lives many lead today, online courses present a viable alternative to the traditional face to face, or classroom, language learning. The purpose of this research was to investigate the importance of e-learning amongst part-time students of different academic levels. We conducted a longitudinal study with first, second and third year students, in order to determine the level of importance of e-learning. Our questionnaire contained a mix of question types, in which the students were asked to estimate the usefulness of long-distance learning of Business English. The main findings suggested that our students are aware of the importance of using the time-saving opportunities provided by e-learning. We also found that the awareness and frequency of use of e-learning rises with each academic year.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Ekonomija, Informacijske i komunikacijske znanosti, Pedagogija

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