Implications on Rural Adult Learning in the Absence of Broadband Internet
Summary. Rural adults lack broadband internet access, limiting their participation in online learning. This study identifies seven predictors that influence why rural learners choose online education despite connectivity barriers. The research reveals that rural learners have different educational needs and preferences than urban counterparts, and broadband expansion could reduce isolation while improving literacy programs and learning outcomes in dispersed communities.
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Atkinson, J. K.. (2008). Implications on Rural Adult Learning in the Absence of Broadband Internet. TopSCHOLAR (Western Kentucky University). https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/cis_fac_pub/3
Atkinson, J. Kirk. “Implications on Rural Adult Learning in the Absence of Broadband Internet.” TopSCHOLAR (Western Kentucky University), 2008. https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/cis_fac_pub/3.
Atkinson, J. Kirk. 2008. “Implications on Rural Adult Learning in the Absence of Broadband Internet.” TopSCHOLAR (Western Kentucky University). https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/cis_fac_pub/3.
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- 2026-04-28