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EHEI -  European Higher Education Institute Master in Online Education and Instructional Design

EHEI - European Higher Education Institute

Master in Online Education and Instructional Design

Online Malta

18 Months

English

Full time, Part time

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EUR 3,500

Distance Learning

Key Summary

    About: The Master in Online Education and Instructional Design is focused on creating effective online learning experiences. Students will learn to design online courses that engage and support learners. The program covers topics like learning theories, course development, and technology integration. It is delivered in a fully online format, allowing for flexible study arrangements.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers as instructional designers, online course developers, e-learning specialists, or educational technologists. Opportunities exist in educational institutions, corporate training, and non-profit organizations.

Introduction

Accredited by the Malta Further & Higher Education Authority (Mfhea)

Technology has transformed the way we learn and has opened up new possibilities for students and teachers, by increasing flexibility, personalized learning and collaboration, and accessibility to a wide range of resources. In this context, the Master in instructional design for online education addresses the impact of education technology in the teaching and learning process and prepares students to achieve advanced skills in instructional design and curriculum design, online education, instructional tools, pedagogy innovation, and research.

The program provides students with a wide breadth of knowledge, from the history of instructional design to emerging methods for instructional delivery, and presents the latest research in instructional design methods by combining real-world applications and practical skills. Upon completion of the master's degree, students will be able to analyze the main challenges of using technology in education and apply instructional design principles with research and problem-solving skills to solve a variety of instructional issues and make evidence-driven design decisions. The entire program is taught in English and all of the classes are designed using the most current research on online pedagogies to provide students with effective teaching practices and experience.

The Online Education That Fits Your Needs

Our online education model gives you the freedom to complete classes on your schedule and create a learning experience that fits your needs, with access to faculty and advisors who will support you throughout the master's.

All the modules will be taught online through an interactive Virtual Learning Environment where you can access synchronous and asynchronous lectures and project-based and lab activities. Live interactive sessions and webinars will be organized by the professor to deepen relevant topics, present case studies, and organize practical activities. The module also includes different discussion forums that allow students to create and process information, practice critical thinking, and collaborate and interact simultaneously or asynchronously in the online learning environment.

Customized assistance by faculty and academic advisors will be provided to the students throughout the academic journey to improve academic success and results.

  • 100% Online
  • Full-Time and Part-Time Schedule
  • 90 ECTS / 2.250 Hours of Instruction
  • Level 7 Eqf European Qualification Framework
  • Language of Instruction English
  • Tuition Cost € 3.500
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