Enhancing Remote Work Competencies in Croatia: Findings from VirtualEdu Project
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| Title: | Enhancing Remote Work Competencies in Croatia: Findings from VirtualEdu Project |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Martina Holenko Dlab, Nataša Hoic-Božic |
| Source: | Athens Journal of Education. 2026 13(1):103-119. |
| Availability: | Athens Institute for Education & Research. 8 Valaoritou Street, Kolonaki, Athens 10671, Greece. e-mail: education@atiner.gr; Web site: https://www.athensjournals.gr/aje |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 17 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Telecommunications, Computer Mediated Communication, MOOCs, Job Training, Alternative Teacher Certification, Administrators, Barriers, Job Skills, Employee Attitudes, Administrator Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes, Certification, Electronic Learning |
| Geographic Terms: | Croatia |
| ISSN: | 2407-9898 2241-7958 |
| Abstract: | The Erasmus+ project "VirtualEdu - Upskilling and certification scheme for virtual educators, managers, workers" aims to create a certification scheme that improves the skills of remote workers and certifies them. In addition, the main objectives of the project are the development of innovative training methods and materials, the establishment of a digital library of training materials and the organization of a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) to develop the skills of remote workers. This paper presents the results of a study aimed to identify a skills gap among remote workers in Croatia to support the design of the training curriculum for the VirtualEdu MOOC. In a developed questionnaire, respondents assessed the relevance of a set of competences and skills for remote work and for trainings aimed at developing these competences and skills. The questionnaire also aimed to determine perceptions of the usefulness of training to develop these competencies. The results showed that respondents (N=86) perceived the greatest need for the development of digital skills, self-management and organizational skills, specific skills for educators and collaboration skills. The interest of Croatian remote workers in developing remote work skills indicates the need for the development of lifelong learning opportunities such as VirtualEdu training. [Note: The page range (103-120) shown in the citation on the PDF is incorrect. The correct page range is 103-119.] |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1496273 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The Erasmus+ project "VirtualEdu - Upskilling and certification scheme for virtual educators, managers, workers" aims to create a certification scheme that improves the skills of remote workers and certifies them. In addition, the main objectives of the project are the development of innovative training methods and materials, the establishment of a digital library of training materials and the organization of a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) to develop the skills of remote workers. This paper presents the results of a study aimed to identify a skills gap among remote workers in Croatia to support the design of the training curriculum for the VirtualEdu MOOC. In a developed questionnaire, respondents assessed the relevance of a set of competences and skills for remote work and for trainings aimed at developing these competences and skills. The questionnaire also aimed to determine perceptions of the usefulness of training to develop these competencies. The results showed that respondents (N=86) perceived the greatest need for the development of digital skills, self-management and organizational skills, specific skills for educators and collaboration skills. The interest of Croatian remote workers in developing remote work skills indicates the need for the development of lifelong learning opportunities such as VirtualEdu training. [Note: The page range (103-120) shown in the citation on the PDF is incorrect. The correct page range is 103-119.] |
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| ISSN: | 2407-9898 2241-7958 |
