{"product_id":"the-world-is-open-9781118013816","title":"The World Is Open","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the dramatic changes that are affecting all learners\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeb-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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCaptures the global nature of open education from those who are creating and using new learning technologies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes a new Preface and Postscript with the latest updates\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA free companion web site provides additional stories and information\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the dynamic WE-ALL-LEARN model, l\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrequel: Sharing . . . the Journey.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction to the Open Learning World.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 We All Learn.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 To Search and to Scan.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpener #1: Web Searching in the World of E-Books.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 E-Demand Around the Globe.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpener #2: E-Learning and Blended Learning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 It's a Free Software World After All.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpener #3: Availability of Open Source and Free Software.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 MIT in Every Home.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpener #4: Leveraged Resources and OpenCourseWare.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Portals for the People.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpener #5: Learning Object Repositories and Portals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Making a Contribution.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpener #6: Learner Participation in Open Information Communities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Collaborate or Die!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpener #7: Electronic Collaboration and Interaction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Who Are You?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpener #8: Alternative Reality Learning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 U-Learning?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpener #9: Real-Time Mobility and Portability.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Learning at Your Service.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpener #10: Networks of Personalized Learning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 The Treasures and Traps of This Open Learning World.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePostscript: An Open Letter to the Learners of This Planet.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Author.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEndnotes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866363965783,"sku":"9781118013816","price":17.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781118013816.jpg?v=1722278296","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-world-is-open-9781118013816","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}