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A Futurist Approach for Open and Distance 21st Century Learners

Published:2018 Issue: Volume: Page:281-291
ISSN:2326-8905
Container-title:Supporting Multiculturalism in Open and Distance Learning Spaces
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Author:

Güneş Aysun¹,Bozna Harun¹

Affiliation:

1. Anadolu University, Turkey

Abstract

The future of education is being shaped today. The learners of 21st Century have many options to reach information. Accessing information is not that difficult as that of the past. Today's individuals can readily access meaningful information even from their wearable technologies like smart watches or glasses. A redefinition for education is inevitable in this age of technology and at this point open and distance education is one spearhead compared to face-to-face education. Open and distance learning gives the learners of 21st Century the chance to make use of the technologies of today as well. This chapter aims to draw an outline about the learners of the 21st century, their innate skills, the learning environment they are in and how to benefit from open and distance education in 21st Century.

Publisher

IGI Global

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