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Description: Reconceptualising Learning in the Digital Age by Allison Littlejohn, Nina Hood This book situates Massive Open Online Courses and open learning within a broader educational, economic and social context. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book situates Massive Open Online Courses and open learning within a broader educational, economic and social context. It raises questions regarding whether Massive Open Online Courses effectively address demands to open up access to education by triggering a new education order, or merely represent reactionary and unimaginative responses to those demands. It offers a fresh perspective on how we conceptualise learners and learning, teachers and teaching, accreditation and quality, and how these dimensions fit within the emerging landscape of new forms of open learning. Back Cover This book situates Massive Open Online Courses and open learning within a broader educational, economic and social context. It raises questions regarding whether Massive Open Online Courses effectively address demands to open up access to education by triggering a new education order, or merely represent reactionary and unimaginative responses to those demands. It offers a fresh perspective on how we conceptualise learners and learning, teachers and teaching, accreditation and quality, and how these dimensions fit within the emerging landscape of new forms of open learning. Author Biography Allison Littlejohn is a Professor of Learning Technology and Academic Director of Digital Innovation at the Open University, UK. Professor Littlejohns research chiefly focuses on Professional and Digital Learning. Her research examines how professionals are learning and changing their practice contexts in the Energy, Health, Finance and Education sectors. Allison is a Fellow and former Scholar of the Higher Education Academy and has received international fellowships from ASCILITE (Australasia) and the Churchill Trust (UK). She has been a series editor for Routledge since 2007.Nina Hood is a lecturer at the Faculty of Education and Social Work, University of Auckland. Her research chiefly examines the role that digital technologies can play in supporting and enhancing education, and in particular facilitating professional learning opportunities and knowledge mobilisation. In addition to her work in online knowledge mobilisation, Nina has also undertaken researchprojects on open education resources (OER) and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). Nina also is the founder and director of The Education Hub, a not-for-profit with a mission to bridge the gap between research and practice in education. Table of Contents Foreword.- Preface.- Chapter 1: The Myth of the Massive Open Online Course.- Chapter 2: Multiple Contexts and Purposes of MOOCs.- Chapter 3: Reconceptualising the Learner and Learning.- Chapter 4: The MOOC as a Misfit.- Chapter 5: Future Directions in Open Learning.- Index. Review "A strength of this book is that Littlejohn and Hood do not simply provide an informed critique of the narrative of disruption and point to opportunities that have so far been missed. They use their detailed knowledge, experience, and research to suggest ways in which changes could be made at all levels." (Rebecca Ferguson, Postdigital Science and Education, Vol. 1, 2019) Review Quote "A strength of this book is that Littlejohn and Hood do not simply provide an informed critique of the narrative of disruption and point to opportunities that have so far been missed. They use their detailed knowledge, experience, and research to suggest ways in which changes could be made at all levels." (Rebecca Ferguson, Postdigital Science and Education, Vol. 1, 2019) Feature Explores the nature of learning in Massive Open Online Courses Provides an understanding of how MOOCs are responding to the evolving needs of learners and institutions Shares critical insights into the potential offered by open and online learning models Description for Sales People Explores the nature of learning in Massive Open Online Courses Provides an understanding of how MOOCs are responding to the evolving needs of learners and institutions Shares critical insights into the potential offered by open and online learning models Details ISBN9811088926 Author Nina Hood Publisher Springer Verlag, Singapore Year 2018 ISBN-10 9811088926 ISBN-13 9789811088926 Format Paperback Imprint Springer Verlag, Singapore Place of Publication Singapore Country of Publication Singapore DEWEY 370.711 Edition 1st Pages 108 Illustrations 7 Illustrations, color; 2 Illustrations, black and white; VIII, 108 p. 9 illus., 7 illus. in color. Subtitle The [Un]democratising Potential of MOOCs Publication Date 2018-04-20 Short Title Reconceptualising Learning in the Digital Age Language English Edited by Zeguang Lu Birth 1974 Affiliation Massachusetts Institute of Technology Position journalist Qualifications S. J. Edition Description 1st ed. 2018 Audience Professional & Vocational Series SpringerBriefs in Open and Distance Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131042844;

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