The World Is Open: How Web Technology Is Revolutionizing Education

Curtis J. Bonk

John Wiley & Sons, Jul 6, 2009 - Education - 512 pages

Discover the dramatic changes that are affecting all learners

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.

• Captures the global nature of open education from those who are creating and using new learning technologies
• Includes a new Preface and Postscript with the latest updates
• A free companion web site provides additional stories and information

Using the dynamic "WE-ALL-LEARN" model, learners, educators, executives, administrators, instructors, and parents can discover how to tap into the power of Web technology and unleash a world of information.

What people are saying

LibraryThing Review

User Review  - breeks - LibraryThing

Right off I have to agree with 'Ig4154' that this a "hefty book". I am still working my way through it (I use the word 'working' with emphasis). 'Bridget3420' speaks for me a little when she suggests ...

LibraryThing Review

User Review  - lg4154 - LibraryThing

This book covers the 10 principles of the We All Learn module. It took me a really long time to read the book; it is very long and is very detailed. I really liked this book and found some great ...

About the author

Curtis J. Bonk, Ph.D., is professor of Instructional Systems Technology at Indiana University. Drawing on his background as a corporate controller, CPA, educational psychologist, and instructional technologist, Bonk offers unique insights into the intersection of business, education, psychology, and technology. A well-known authority on emerging technologies for learning, Bonk reflects on his speaking experiences around the world in his popular blog, TravelinEdMan. He has written many articles and coauthored several widely used books, including Empowering Online Learning, The Handbook of Blended Learning, and Electronic Collaborators. He is also founder and president of SurveyShare and president of CourseShare.

Bibliographic information

• Title: The World Is Open: How Web Technology Is Revolutionizing Education; Wiley Desktop Editions
• Author: Curtis J. Bonk
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2009
• ISBN: 0470526734, 9780470526736
• Length: 512 pages
• Subjects: Computers / Educational Software; Education / Computers & Technology; Education / General; Education / Learning Styles