Postgraduate Certificate in Online and Distance Education
Online United Kingdom
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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TUITION FEES
GBP 2,760 *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
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Key Summary
Introduction
This certificate is presented by The Open University's Institute of Educational Technology and is open to students from countries all over the world. It offers the unique opportunity to study the theory and practice of online and distance education through modules created by experts from the Institute who are reinventing digital learning through the innovative use of new media and technologies.
Key features of the course
- Designed to meet the needs of practitioners using new technologies in their professional context
- Deepens your understanding of online teaching and learning, and learning that blends face-to-face and distance education
- Encourages you to link your studies with your own practice throughout
- Relevant for non-practitioners with an interest in online learning
Program Outcome
The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Cognitive skills
- Practical and professional skills
- Key skills
Curriculum
Course details
To gain this qualification, you need 60 credits as follows:
60 credits from:
- Technology-enhanced learning: foundations and futures (H880)1
1This module is presented on the FutureLearn platform.
You should note that the University’s unique study rule applies to this qualification. This means that you must include at least 20 credits from OU modules that have not been counted in any other OU qualification that has previously been awarded to you.