Prospects for Using E-Learning Tools to Implement the Concept of “Lifelong Learning”

This article examines the current state and prospects of utilising e-learning tools within lifelong learning. The study aims to identify methods for leveraging various e-learning platforms to enhance adult lifelong education and assess the potential effectiveness of electronic tools in advancing "lifelong learning." The research employed a case study approach, analysing existing scientific literature and focusing on nine popular adult e-learning tools, such as Coursera, EdX, Moodle, Udemy, and Google Classroom. To achieve this, 50 scientific articles from various databases were reviewed, and the characteristics and potential applications of popular e-learning tools and the role of artificial intelligence in education were investigated. The findings were systematically organised and presented in tables and diagrams, showcasing different categories and applications of e-learning tools for lifelong learning. The study categorises these e-learning tools and highlights their features and applications in the context of lifelong learning. Additionally, the study explores the integration of artificial intelligence in e-learning, discussing its various applications and how it can facilitate adult education. The e-learning tools selected for adult education are divided into four categories: Open Educational Resources (OER), Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC), Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) (digital), and Communication tools (MS Teams, Zoom, and Google Classroom). This research contributes to lifelong learning by demonstrating the potential of selected online platforms and programs to increase the accessibility, inclusivity, and personalisation of lifelong learning tailored to individual learner needs.