E-learning within the Field of Andragogy

Abstract

The article analyzes a new education paradigm based on the concept of e-learning, which relates to the ideas of andragogy. The article deals with the openness of education for each individual, that is confirmed by the fact that each individual is provided with the conditions for free development of his/her educational, intellectual and activity opportunities throughout his/her life. The article presents the main differences between the traditional education and e-learning. The most appropriate andragogical platform means continuous, student-centered adult education, there are significant changes in the purpose and the content of teaching, social roles, forms and nature of communication between the teacher and the student, based on e-learning.