The Drivers and the Changes of the Digital Economy and the Skills Gap in the Formal Education

Abstract

The digital economy is changing the way people work and creating new skills and competencies. But the formal education system is often behind in giving learners the skills they need to succeed in the digital economy. This paper looks at how the digital economy is changing and how the skills gap in formal education is getting bigger. It looks at different research works that show how to bridge the skills gap and teach learners relevant skills for the digital economy. It also discusses some of the best practices and recommendations for improving the quality and relevance of formal education in the digital era.