E-learning - a contemporary tertiary education solution in the context of globalisation
2012
Emse, A., Turiba University, Riga (Latvia) | Vaidesvarans, S., Turiba University, Riga (Latvia)
Social, economic and political changes under the influence of globalisation and the economic crisis has led to migration of Latvians to other EU member states or abroad in search of better work opportunities often discontinuing tertiary education in Latvia. The lack of proficient knowledge of foreign languages hinders pursuing tertiary education. Therefore this paper looks at e-Learning as a contemporary solution for pursuing tertiary education. The aim of the paper is to ascertain the e-learning offer in Latvia in comparison to other European countries. The reasons for the choice of e-Learning as a form of acquiring education have been explored in the paper using the statistical information gathered by the E-projects department of the School of Business. The main focus of the paper is on academic e-learning programmes offered by higher education institutions that result in the award of a professional diploma, bachelor or master’s degree. Theoretical and practical research point out those opportunities offered by e-Learning are yet to be exploited fully in Latvia in comparison to other European countries. E-learning development and management policy in Latvia lacks goal-oriented organisation. The quality of methodological materials and organisation in various institutions in Latvia differs widely. Nevertheless as indicated by the practical research there is an increasing trend of demand for e-Learning as a form of education.
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