Professional training through a “flexible” distance course: the post-lauream course in Online Tutoring

The literature proposes different interpretations of the concept of flexible learning. This phrase can, in fact, embrace both the level of the design of a single course and the more complex institutional level. The contribution describes the case of a specializing online course aiming at training professionals in the field of online tutoring. The course suggested two aspects of flexible learning focussing on delivery and approach. Those aspects revealed to be relevant to improve the acquisition of a flexible attitude meant as a student’s learning outcome.