EUCLID (Euclid University)

Msc in Instructional Design (Open and Distance Education)

HIGHLIGHTS:

The EUCLID Master's in Instructional Design ( Open and Distance Education ) is a unique program in the sense that it is actually offered by an intergovernmental organization with a university charter and specialized in open / distance learning.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:

The purpose of this program is to prepare expert leaders in the ever-expanding field of open and online learning. Such expertise covers: - curriculum design - learning psychology - MOOCs and LMS platforms - relevant technologies (social media, Skype, etc) - project management - case studies, etc. This program was primarily designed to train government staff having an interest in this field, but also to prepare general public students for careers with universities, government agencies, international organizations, etc.

METHODOLOGY:

This program is offered on an asynchronous—open enrollment basis with occasional sequencing in cohort groups. Since it is a graduate program, it emphasizes the ability to express logical, respectful and persuasive arguments by means of publishable academic papers. In particular, the ability to write creative, constructive, respectful and professional, journal-grade papers is one of the essential objectives of the program. The curriculum also calls for the ability to present an oral report (webcast), delivered to the course tutor in MP3 or WMV format.

CREDIT VALUES:

The minimum credit value for the completed EUCLID Master’s is 40 UCH / 60 ECTS.

ENROLLMENT SCHEDULE:

EUCLID has ongoing enrollment (intake) for this program. It is acceptable to apply several months in advance but it is recommended to apply 60-40 days in advance. General public slots are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.