Adaptive Learning Opportunities provides an introduction to adaptive learning technologies as a way to create personal educational opportunities for students at a variety of stages across a range of areas of study. By design, adaptive educational systems present personalized educational experiences optimized for each individual learner. The book:


* Addresses formal and informal learning opportunities with the potential to be transformed at all levels: preK-12, post-secondary & adult;
* Focuses on well-developed concrete examples to show readers how key concepts can be put into practice;
* Documents specific instances of existing successful new learning opportunities;
* Emphasizes approaches, environments, and tools that promise to reduce the cost of learning.


A continuously updated website hosted by Columbia University's EdLab will feature extended case studies, multimedia presentations, evolving information on the topic, and more.