Learning in Adulthood
by
Sharan B. Merriam; Lisa M. Baumgartner
ISBN: 9781119490487
Publication Date: 2020-02-05
Merriam, S. B., & Baumgartner, L. (2020). Learning in adulthood: A comprehensive guide (4th ed.). Jossey-Bass.
Read Chapter 4 titled, “Adult Learners: Who Participates and Why” (pp. 82-112) for a descriptive overview of who participates in adult education activities and why (or why not). How do your reasons for choosing to participate in online education compare with the reasons discussed in this chapter?