Actualization of e-learning potentials in adult learning

E-learning, which is based on advanced information and telecommunication technologies, opens new perspectives and possibilities for acquiring and creating adult knowledge. Potential opportunities of e-learning depend on the scope and ways of integrating the technology into the learning process. The concept of holistic e-learning is the basis to maximize learning potentials allowed by advanced technologies. To be able to do so, certain requirements must be met, which influence the supply and demand of e-learning programs. The analysis carried out in EU and Slovenia shows that e-learning still remains a marginal form of adult learning. One of major reasons being insufficient skills and familiarity of adults for using advanced technologies, unsuitable and poor availability of such learning programs and unilateral approach to integrating information and telecommunication technologies into learning processes