..., social equity and human development by widening access to higher education among non-traditional and underserved populations. Originality/value This study highlights the significance of learner-centered, inclusive and flexible educational models in advancing lifelong learning and supporting...

...Fei Ping Por; Balakrishnan Muniandy Purpose To continue to stay relevant in the era of Industry Revolution 4.0 (IR4.0) alongside the unprecedented disruption of COVID-19, the importance of lifelong learning is indisputable though this concept has existed for decades. In this context, open...

...Aminudin Zuhairi; Amy Ching Tsu Hsueh; I-Chin Nonie Chiang Purpose This research attempts to reveal ways of addressing challenges in open universities related to empowering lifelong learning; establishing policies and strategies in dropouts, student portfolio and support services for students...

...Ritimoni Bordoloi; Prasenjit Das; Kandarpa Das Purpose Lifelong learning needs to be visualized as the milestone for generating a progressive and knowledge society. Because it is through lifelong learning that one can continuously upgrade one's knowledge and acquire the relevant skills for getting...

...Anirban Ghosh There is no alternative to lifelong learning to maintain the sustainability and protect our future generation. The Open and Distance Learning (ODL) gives the opportunity of lifelong learning. Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU) is one of 14 State Open Universities in India...