Adult online education

The concept of teaching has only existed in lecture halls or classrooms since the beginning of public education in the United States. The globe has become a global village, though, as a result of the development of technology and globalization. Our ability to attend courses or programs provided by higher education institutions from the comfort of our homes has been made possible by this. As long as a person has access to the internet, they can find learning today. It's interesting that a person might receive their diploma without ever having set foot on the campus of the university where the course was offered. This paper's goal is to highlight the advantages of adult online education because it is accessible from anywhere, allows students to interact with professors anytime, and students are empowered and motivated through online education.

Dumais, S. A., Rizzuto, T. E., Cleary, J., & Dowden, L. (2013.). Stressors and Supports for Adult Online Learners: Comparing First- and Continuing-Generation College Students. American Journal of Distance Education, 100-110.

Over the recent years, there have been rigorous debates and arguments about whether adult online education should be included in the university curriculum. According to this article, schools and other higher learning institutions had to look into the advantages and the disadvantages of adult online education before could arrive on a decision.

The authors in this journal who are seen to be the supporters of online learning had a hard process to make a final decision because this topic drew a lot of varying reactions from the various stakeholders, i.e., the political class, the professionals, among others (Dumias et al., 2013).

This research provides guiding literature on the reasons why adult learners prefer online education, thus supporting the point from the thesis that online education provides flexibility and freedom in learning.

Kuo, Y.-C., & Belland, B. (2016). An exploratory study of adult learners’ perceptions of online learning: Minority students in continuing education. Educational Technology Research and Development. 661-680.

Studies, as suggested in this book, show that adult online education is gaining popularity mainly due to its ease of accessibility. Adults access education at any time of their need at any place with limited restriction to any school of their choice.

The authors are in the department of technology, science, engineering, art, and math education at the University of Rowan. They are also the professors of the department of instructional technology and learning sciences at the Utah State University.

According to Belland & Kuo, online programs cater for convenience regarding flexibility and freedom in education (Belland & Kuo, 2016). Moreover, online programs are cost-effective and provide an opportunity for enhancing an individual’s career projections.

This research provides evidence of the benefits of online studies and gives further information as to why adults prefer online education. It will support the argument that online studies provide convenience regarding giving adult learners the freedom to determine their pace of learning.

Donavant, B. W. (2009.). The New, Modern Practice of Adult Education: Online Instruction in a Continuing Professional Education Setting. Sage Journals.

The main advantage of adult online education as stated in this journal is that it is readily available since it is a form of distance learning and one can study from the comfort of their home (Donavant, 2009). The Internet is accommodative in nature and distance barrier is eliminated as one does not have to travel to a school of their choice which could be hundreds of kilometers away.

The author of this article Donovan Brian is a professor at the University of Tennessee as well as a publisher of many scholarly journals that deal with education matters. He also proved that learner has a simple task of enrolling with their online programs and start studying (Donavant, 2009).

Such research provides evidence on the perception of the numerous benefits of online writing, which make the program to expand to various universities. This piece supports the point that online education motivates and empower adults to pursue their educational goals.

Stephens, M. L., Coryell, J., & Pena, C. (2017). Adult Education-Related Graduate Degrees Inside the Challenges and Benefits of Online Programming. Adult Education Research Conference.

The Journal shows that students can interact with their lecturers with interactive videos. All these incentives are available and easily accessible in all the electronic means. According to the authors who gathered at the Adult education Research conference, they provide adults in remote geographical places may not have the privilege of being near an education facility (Pena & Stephens, 2017).

Pena is a research assistant at the Texas State University, and her academic qualifications are sufficient evidence to the credibility of her work

This study will support the argument that online education is more convenient regarding flexibility of learning. It will also provide a background that will assist in the formulation of research questions relating to the presentation of online programs.

Chen, F. (2017). An Alternative Pathway to College: A Qualitative Case Study of an Adult Learner in an OnlineCompetency-Based Education (CBE) Bachelor’s Degree Program. University of New Mexico, 110-114.

The article elaborates how online education programs are flexible as compared to the ‘classroom-based’ programs where a learner has to attend lessons at a particular time set up on the timetable. Unlike teenagers, adults have many responsibilities to attend to on a daily basis. The author focused on various roles unavoidably generate different and opposing challenges on what the adult student has to prioritize regarding allocating time and effort (Chen, 2017).

The author is a professor at the University of Mexico makes trains about how online education is reliable.

This study will support the thesis point on the benefits of online education as an avenue for adult learners, which helps them to make progress in their careers. The study reveals the circumstances that make adult people study online while still pursuing their careers.

Ausburn, L. (2011). Course Design Elements Most Valued by Laernres in Blended Online Education Environments: An American Perspective. Educational Media International, 327-337.

The book states that adult online programs are cost effective because one does not have to travel to the institutions of higher learning institutions to undertake their studies.

The author Ausburn is a professor at the Oklahoma University; He is also a research scientist concerning the effect of education on both the young and the old in many books.

This study provides the literature on the challenges in coming up with an online program. It brings out the challenges faced in undertaking online studies. As such, it provides comparisons to the expected benefits of online education such as flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and motivation aspects.

Mattyna, S., Coryell, J. E., & Cindy, P. (2017). Adult Education-Related Graduate Degrees: Insights on the Challenges and Benefits of Online Programming. Texas State University.

Lastly, the journal shows that online studies motivate and empower adult students as well as eliminate the risks, which limit their learning potential. For instance, the student takes the main role in their studies since there is no one to supervise them. (Dumais, Rizzuto, Cleary, & Dowden, 2013.)

Mattina is an associate professor of Sociology, Lehman College. Despite being an academician, the researcher has presented this study for review and publication in the American Journal of distance education. The article has been cited fifteen times.

The study provides essential literature for creating crucial assumptions on those factors that lead to adult satisfaction while undertaking online education. Furthermore, it supports the argument that online education is a more cost-effective approach as opposed to the traditional model.

Conclusion

The researchers found out that online adult learners respond emotionally when undertaking online courses. The study also provides important literature for creating crucial assumptions on those factors that lead to adult satisfaction while conducting online education. Furthermore, it supports the argument that online education is a more cost-effective approach as opposed to the traditional model.

References

Ausburn, L. (2011). Course design elements most valued by laernres in blended online education environments: an American perspective. Educational Media International, 327-337.

Chen, F. (2017). An Alternative Pathway to College: A Qualitative Case Study of an Adult Learner in an OnlineCompetency-Based Education (CBE) Bachelor’s Degree Program. University of New Mexico, 110-114.

Donavant, B. W. (2009.). The New, Modern Practice of Adult Education: Online Instruction in a Continuing Professional Education Setting. Sage Journals.

Dumais, S. A., Rizzuto, T. E., Cleary, J., & Dowden, L. (2013.). Stressors and Supports for Adult Online Learners: Comparing First- and Continuing-Generation College Students. American Journal of Distance Education, 100-110.

Kuo, Y.-C., & Belland, B. (2016). An exploratory study of adult learners’ perceptions of online learning: Minority students in continuing education. Educational Technology Research and Development. 661-680.

Mattyna, S., Coryell, J. E., & Cindy, P. (2017). Adult Education-Related Graduate Degrees: Insights on the Challenges and Benefits of Online Programming. Texas State University.

Stephens, M. L., Coryell, J., & Pena, C. (2017). Adult Education-Related Graduate Degrees Inside the Challenges and Benefits of Online Programming. Adult Education Research Conference.