A characterization and validation of Non-­‐Formal and Informal Learning. Plan de investigación

Abstract

The unprecedented wealth of information we have access to, has brought forth the emergence of what is called the modern Knowledge Society [1, 2]. Knowledge has always been one of the primary motivators of human progress. The continuous search for answers and understanding is responsible for the non-stop evolution of our species. However, never before have we had access to so much knowledge. Whether in terms of quality, quantity, general availability and ease of access, knowledge is more present than ever in our everyday life and there is little doubt that the main facilitator for the emergence of this knowledge society is the Internet