The world is open : how web technology is revolutionizing education
by
 
Bonk, Curtis Jay.

Title
The world is open : how web technology is revolutionizing education

Author
Bonk, Curtis Jay.

ISBN
9781118013816

Personal Author
Bonk, Curtis Jay.

Publication Information
San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, 2009.

Physical Description
xxx, 481 pages ; 23 cm

Contents
Introduction to the open learning world -- We all learn -- To search and to scan. Opener #1: Web searching in the world of e-books -- E-demand around the globe. Opener #2: E-learning and blended learning -- It's a free software world after all. Opener #3: Availability of open source and free software -- MIT in every home. Opener #4: Leveraged object repositories and portals -- Portals for the people. Opener #5: Learning object repositories and portals -- Making a contribution. Opener #6: Learner participation in open information communities -- Collaborate or die! Opener #7: Electronic collaboration and interaction -- Who are you? Opener #8: Alternative reality learning -- U-learning? Opener #9: Real-time mobility and portability -- Learning at your service. Opener #10: Networks of personalized learning -- The treasures and traps of this open learning world.

Abstract
"Web-based technology has opened up education around the world to the point where anyone can learn anything from anyone else at any time. To help educators and others understand what's possible, Curt Bonk employs his groundbreaking "WE-ALL-LEARN" model to outline ten key technology and learning trends, demonstrating how technology has transformed educational opportunities for learners of every age in every corner of the globe. The book is filled with inspiring stories of ordinary learners as well as interviews with technology and education leaders that reveal the power of this new way of learning."-- Provided by publisher.

Subject Term
Internet in education.
 
Distance education.
 
Distance education. (OCoLC)fst00895456
 
Internet in education. (OCoLC)fst00977246

Electronic Access
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