Self-Direction: Brave New World Of International Education

Introduction

Higher education is the education beyond high school, especially at a college or university level. The United States is often viewed as the land of opportunity; this idea is especially strong in relation to academia and the outlook in which students have towards furthering education. The broad range of courses and programs offered in the United States favors the specific demand for disciplines that student’s desire.

Choices made by students to attend U.S. higher education institutions are associated with a wide range of factors including the quality and credibility of education, the diverse variety of majors from which to choose, the lucrative job opportunities internationally or in their home country, improving personal English skills, etc. Considering the effects of technology advancement, competitive environments, and the benefits of diverse team composition, I, as a foreign student, strongly believe higher education should be available and

Hira argues that the sources of this momentum include distinct demographic trends in the developed and developing world, changes in the workJack Cunninghan (2010), in an article “Self-direction: A critical tool in Distance learning,” explained how self-directed learning is key to successful online distance education. In order for instructors and students to succeed in online learning, both must pay attention to motivation and self-discipline. He also described that self-directed learners are generally more adept at transforming learning into meaning and life application than students who simply listen to the professor. The role and necessity of self-directed learning in distance education is therefore discussed, and also principles for teaching in online distance education are