The Global Dimension of Education

Abstract

The general objective of the paper was founded on a very current topic of great interest asglobalization is no longer a simple theoretical debate. It is a major process that clearly shapes the evolution ofthe contemporary world, opening new opportunities for development. In the information age it increases thetechnology importance of education, institutional performance, mass media. Not only the economy, but alsothe education is covered by profound changes caused by the information revolution and there have beensignificant, dramatic changes. Using content analysis, through a descriptive study research, this paper aims atshowing a new dimension of education, the global dimension, starting from the development of newtechnologies and their role in the global economic growth. We thus appreciate that ensuring quality educationfor all citizens it will enable the EU to face the challenges, namely the globalization and competitiveness ofnewly industrialized countries, the demographic structure, the rapidly evolving labor market and therevolution of information and communication technologies.

Keywords

• globalization
• education
• economics
• development
• skills