Self-Regulated Learning Strategies Online

The popularity of online learning has grown rapidly
to meet changing needs both internal and external to
the organization. Research indicates that
self-training has become the most common means by
which individuals learn, and that significant
resources are invested in self-training and online
education. Therefore, it is important to understand
the strategies that contribute to successful online
learning experiences. This book provides insight
into effective self-managed learning and explains
key contributing factors. Traditional learning
styles are no longer adequate as organizations today
are relying on employees to self-manage their
learning to meet the demands of their changing
roles, resulting in the need for improved self-
management skills. This book assists individuals and
organizations in gaining optimum returns from
investments in online learning tools, and in
managing their most important resource-knowledge-by
educating the reader on the benefits and use of
effective self-regulated learning strategies to meet
end-goals, learn new skills and achieve success.

Autorentext

Jane I. Gravill, Ph.D.,MBA: Earned Ph.D. at The University of Western Ontario;MBA degree from Queen's University, Canada. Research:Self-management skills in the online learning context. Has worked extensively in organizations on implementation of Information Systems and training, and continues to research,teach and consult in this field.

Klappentext

The popularity of online learning has grown rapidly to meet changing needs both internal and external to the organization. Research indicates that self-training has become the most common means by which individuals learn, and that significant resources are invested in self-training and online education. Therefore, it is important to understand the strategies that contribute to successful online learning experiences. This book provides insight into effective self-managed learning and explains key contributing factors. Traditional learning styles are no longer adequate as organizations today are relying on employees to self-manage their learning to meet the demands of their changing roles, resulting in the need for improved self-management skills. This book assists individuals and organizations in gaining optimum returns from investments in online learning tools, and in managing their most important resource-knowledge-by educating the reader on the benefits and use of effective self-regulated learning strategies to meet end-goals, learn new skills and achieve success.