EPALE FOR ONLINE ADULT EDUCATION IN ROMANIA

Taking into account the growing importance of online platforms for education, the current case study focuses the viability and high effectiveness of online adult education and training of EPALE in Romania. EPALE (Electronic Platform for Adult Learning in Europe) represents a multilingual community for teachers, trainers, academics, policymakers and anyone else with a professional role in adult learning across Europe. The case study is based on a quantitative analysis, focusing on the various reasons why online adult education and training represents a good step in lifelong education. The present study presents a formal quantitative point of view, based on survey conducted on various age categories of people. The methodology is based on statistical quantitative survey, using a questionnaire with 20 questions and grows upon the result of 3 open questions. The survey is constructed upon the active population of EPALE adult education programs collecting the data using an online platform. By using a random online survey, we support our conclusions using a fixed sample of the population. The main variables taken into consideration are: age, number of adults that are active in EPALE online education programs, regions, urban and rural areas. Using the ANOVA statistical test and studying the Independent T-test and Paired Sample T-test, we conclude with regard to the possible differences within the studied groups on the usage, viability, and effectiveness of EPALE adult education in Romania. After studying the survey results on a quantitative level, we can intervene and conclude on the importance of lifelong learning that is statistically sustained by EPALE online adult education.