Contents
- I. Introduction
- A. Background Information
- B. Objectives of the Literature Review
- II. Methodology
- III. Findings
- A. Introduction
- i. Definitions of E-learning
- ii. The scope of adult learners who take advantage of online learning
- iii. Overall advantages of online learning
- iv. Overall disadvantages of online learning
- v. Application of online learning to adult basic education and high school
equivalency programs
- vi. Overview of learnings from post secondary education and workplace training
- B. Effective Practices in Adult Online Learning
- i. Planning and policy considerations for online learning
- ii. Effective instructional practices
- C. Characteristics of Effective Online Adult Learners
- D. Online Learners: Why They Drop Out
- IV. Analysis of the Findings
- A. Introduction
- B. Lessons Learned from the Literature Review for ACE Online
- i. Allow for enough time and financial resources to implement and refine ACE Online
- ii. Build in policy for sustainability, cost effectiveness, and success
- iii. Ensure an effective assessment and orientation process
- iv. Experiment with and document effective instructional strategies
- v. Develop a profile of ACE Online learners
- iv. Develop and implement an ongoing program evaluation
- C. Conclusion
- V. References