Article 2010

Higher education quality and work-based learning: Two concepts not yet fully integrated

Quality in Higher Education
Journal · Vol. 16 · Issue 2 · pp. 185-187
Abstract

This short paper recognises the growth in emphasis in work-based learning as Europe moves forward on economically driven life-long learning. We support such a move and point to issues which still need to be resolved. © 2010 Taylor & Francis.

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work-based learning Europe Quality

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Centre for Excellence in Work Based Learning, Middlesex University, London, United Kingdom
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