Developing Knowledge Society: New Approach to Managerial-Economic Preparation of Specialists
Developing Knowledge Society: New Approach to Managerial-Economic Preparation of Specialists

Summary/Abstract: Information society is a new way to live and work together. The first priority in education is to prepare people to integrate into information society by giving them the right to continuous learning The most important elements of information society are communication systems connected with the most advanced information – communication technologies, the latter eliminating time and distance limitations and providing citizens with the possibilities of open and distance learning. Distance learning is the most rapidly developing field in specialists’ preparation. This system allows people to learn at the most appropriate time and rate without moving from their living or working place. Although there have been established computerized and distance learning networks as well as the process of creating special distance learning courses has gained its rate in Lithuania, people still lack information about the possibilities and distinctions of distance learning. The article analyses the advantages and problems related with new approach to managerial-economical preparation of specialists by mean of distance learning and presents the research results disclosing people’s intentions and readiness to study using distance learning.

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