Modern highereducationmarketrequiresaspecialistwho is ablenot onlyto adapt torapidly changingenvironmental conditions and tooperate effectively inchanging times, but also seeking tochange the existingenvironment so thatitfullyrevealshis skills(Bowden, Marton, 1998).

 In higher education institutions it is wise to talk not only aboutstudent learningin educational environments, but also about theirautonomous learning,going beyond thestudy program and/or modulesenvironments, which complement theformaleducationalenvironments.Institution determined learning is strictlystructured, implemented by doing classroomordistance learning, studentlearning outcomesare assessed using marks and certificateordiploma issued.Moderneducation theoryrecognizesthat learning takes placenot only in formallyrecognizedteacher created educational environments, but also dues to informallearning(Jucevičienė ir kt., 2010).

Self-directed learning environments must be oriented to a learner and enable him to choose and pursue their individual learning goals, reflect and take responsibility for their own learning, control over their learning, planning, and decision-making. Environments have to recognize the diversity of opinions and encourage learning, which there is noone correct answer. Learners, based on their experiences, seek answers to specific problems or question.

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