Strongman, Luke,

Cloud 9 : learning in the information age / Cloud nine. Luke Strongman. - xviii, 237 pages ; 26 cm. - Computer science, technology and applications .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction : education and the'cloud' -- A global context for learning -- Too much at once -- Learning while travelling -- Engagement in learning -- The meaning of MOOCs -- Fairness in work -- Competition and co-operation -- Double standards -- Kaupapa Maori learning -- The characteristics of work -- Safety at work -- Neoliberalism and education -- Public and private partnerships -- Motivation in teaching and learning -- E-learning and distance education -- Open educational resources -- Networking in education -- Technical and vocational education -- Citizenship and cosmopolitanism -- Public relations and globalisation -- Conclusion : twenty-first century learning.

9781634832496 RM856.45


Internet in education.
Distance education.
MOOCs (Web-based instruction).
Open learning.
Cloud computing.