Computer Engineering Online - best practice in long distance approaches for Lifelong Learning

With teaching and learning becoming more and more location and time-independent all participants can benefit from better flexibility. This helps to develop more effective ways of further education. And that is one of main aspects of a new research project called Computer Engineering Online. Within this joint project of five German universities an innovative study program for bachelor and master degrees will be implemented. This paper describes the conception for a technical architecture as well as the organizational challenges that come with shared responsibilities and combined expertise. Furthermore, methods of related projects at the University of Rostock are highlighted within the context of Lifelong Learning initiatives. Finally the potential of this project is discussed.