Lifelong learning and quality workforce : a way forward in research and innovation for OUM

This paper reviews important elements in the definition of Lifelong Learning and Open and Distance Education as well as the relation between them. In addition, the close relationship between Lifelong Learning and the aspiration to produce Quality Workforce in Malaysia is also reviewed in this pa...

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Main Authors: Thirumeni Subramaniam, Latifah Abdol Latif, Ramli Bahroom
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Published: 2014
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description This paper reviews important elements in the definition of Lifelong Learning and Open and Distance Education as well as the relation between them. In addition, the close relationship between Lifelong Learning and the aspiration to produce Quality Workforce in Malaysia is also reviewed in this paper. The deliberations lead to the importance of research and innovation in understanding the changing need in defining quality of workforce, much like the changing notion of Lifelong Learning and Open and Distance Learning. This realisation can helps Open and Distance Learning institutions to indentify critical focus area in research and innovation. This deliberation concludes the paper in the form of Way Forward for OUM Research and Innovation initiatives. (Abstract by authors)
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spelling my.oum.9832014-12-12T08:23:12Z Lifelong learning and quality workforce : a way forward in research and innovation for OUM Thirumeni Subramaniam, Latifah Abdol Latif, Ramli Bahroom, LC Special aspects of education This paper reviews important elements in the definition of Lifelong Learning and Open and Distance Education as well as the relation between them. In addition, the close relationship between Lifelong Learning and the aspiration to produce Quality Workforce in Malaysia is also reviewed in this paper. The deliberations lead to the importance of research and innovation in understanding the changing need in defining quality of workforce, much like the changing notion of Lifelong Learning and Open and Distance Learning. This realisation can helps Open and Distance Learning institutions to indentify critical focus area in research and innovation. This deliberation concludes the paper in the form of Way Forward for OUM Research and Innovation initiatives. (Abstract by authors) 2014-12-01 Conference or Workshop Item PeerReviewed text https://library.oum.edu.my/repository/983/1/library-document-983.pdf Thirumeni Subramaniam, and Latifah Abdol Latif, and Ramli Bahroom, (2014) Lifelong learning and quality workforce : a way forward in research and innovation for OUM. In: Seminar Kebangsaan Pembelajaran Sepanjang Hayat 2014, 1-2 December 2014, Kuala Lumpur. https://library.oum.edu.my/repository/983/
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Latifah Abdol Latif,
Ramli Bahroom,
Lifelong learning and quality workforce : a way forward in research and innovation for OUM
title Lifelong learning and quality workforce : a way forward in research and innovation for OUM
title_full Lifelong learning and quality workforce : a way forward in research and innovation for OUM
title_fullStr Lifelong learning and quality workforce : a way forward in research and innovation for OUM
title_full_unstemmed Lifelong learning and quality workforce : a way forward in research and innovation for OUM
title_short Lifelong learning and quality workforce : a way forward in research and innovation for OUM
title_sort lifelong learning and quality workforce : a way forward in research and innovation for oum
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