3. Cities of learning: an answer to education

Abstract

Although Cities of Learning as an educational proposal is important, research about it is scarce. Therefore, the purpose of this documentary paper is to contribute with literature to help expand this topic. Information was collected from books, papers, reports and other available publications on internet. The topics addressed in this dissertation are significance of permanent learning, definition of cities of learning, its relevance, dimensions and principal characteristics, as well as the advantages on the integration of this global network. As a result, Cities of Learning is a tool to face educational challenges, and citizens should use this knowledge as a solution for universal problems in our society. To conclude, this new literature is offered to confirm this project as a tool to address the educational challenges, in order to enable citizens and to make knowledge a global solution to society problems.