European journal of open, distance and e-learning

In adult learning education contexts, the Internet Information Literacy (IIL) process comprises not only of fundraising for its immediate use but in particular conditions it also requires to shed light on a problematic condition using open educational resources (OER) that incorporate analogical thinking into professional problem-solving. This paper presents a model to apply analogy in problem-solving (PS). Based on studies, on experimental evidence found in specific literature, and on empirical data obtained from a case study, the model focuses on the awareness level that professional adults engaged in learning activities have in applying this thinking process...

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