Course Information
This course deals with the topic of open education and open learning. In a nutshell, the course explores theoretical and applied issues related to how the internet and networking technologies have enabled new learning models mediated by digital resources. For learners, Open Education offers an alternative path for education, competence development and professionalization beyond the traditional borders of educational institutions. Learners enter and engage in open educational practices in order to meet, network and collaborate with peers to work, learn and innovate. The course draws on theories of situated and networked learning and provides an overview of the different design and evaluation challenges for open learning contexts. The course consist of activities that aim to help learners to build a theoretical foundation, provide instruments for empirical analysis of open education and last but not least introduces the current research challenges and the state of the art on open education. From a more applied perspective, participants are also introduced to the topic of open licensing and sharing of learning resources.
Description
Description
This course deals with the topic of open education and open learning. In a nutshell, the course explores theoretical and applied issues related to how the internet and networking technologies have enabled new learning models mediated by digital resources. For learners, Open Education offers an alternative path for education, competence development and professionalization beyond the traditional borders of educational institutions. Learners enter and engage in open educational practices in order to meet, network and collaborate with peers to work, learn and innovate. The course draws on theories of situated and networked learning and provides an overview of the different design and evaluation challenges for open learning contexts. The course consist of activities that aim to help learners to build a theoretical foundation, provide instruments for empirical analysis of open education and last but not least introduces the current research challenges and the state of the art on open education. From a more applied perspective, participants are also introduced to the topic of open licensing and sharing of learning resources.
Target audience
Target audience
The course is for trainers, information technology (IT) specialists and managers of public and private training institutions involved in the design and implementation of training activities, in particular: - decision makers and policymakers in education and training institutions; - training activity and training institutions managers; - training-of-trainer specialists; - training specialists in workers' organizations or employers' organizations; - vocational training professionals; - instructional designers, trainers and tutors.
Objectives
Objectives
- Define why Open Education is relevant;
- Identify the different options for development and implementation of Open Education;
- Understand evaluation approaches for Open Online Education;
- Identify challenges and define solutions for scalability.
Content
Content
| Week | Content |
| 1. Introduction to Open Education |
The relevance of Open Education Overview of Open Education |
| 2. How to Design and Develop Open Education |
Design and implementation options for Open Education MOOCs and challenges for higher education institutions The scalability challenge for Open Education |
| 3. Impact of Open Education |
Views and measurement of Open Education MOOCs and the increase of access to higher education The interface between personal learning goals and institutional curricula |
| 4. Open Education in the Development Context |
Adoption of Open Education in a development context Open Education: a new colonialist? |
Format and Methodology
Format and Methodology
The course is part of the Online Diploma Programme scheduled between 30 April and 2 December 2018. The course consists of four micro-modules presenting technology-enhanced learning concepts and tools. It is carried out over a 4-week period following the learning process described below:
Participants are required to adapt content and tools to their context. The course combines individual self-directed learning with collaborative activities such as peer-reviews and discussion groups to facilitate learning. A team of online tutors and experts guides participants through their learning experience, including facilitating collaborative work and providing feedback on assignments throughout the course.
Language requirements
Language requirements
The course is held in English
How to apply
How to apply
You can decide either to enrol in a single course (go to Apply) or to pursue the full online Diploma Programme, which is composed by four courses (contact).
By completing the Programme, you will receive a Certificate in Innovative Learning Interventions outlining the marks and achievements acquired in each course.
Single course fee: 940 EUR
This is the fee per course applied to learners who are enrolling to up to three online courses of the online Diploma Programme. This fee option is convenient to those who are not interested in pursuing the full Programme.
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Enrol in the full Diploma Programme and get 80% discount on the 4th module corresponding to 20% discount on the full programme: 3,760 EUR 3,010 EUR
By pursuing the full Programme, you enrol in four online courses and are eligible to obtain a Certificate in Innovative Learning Interventions.
| Type of Certificate | Requirements | Fees |
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Certificate of Participation |
Enrolment in one single course (or up to 3) Attendance and completion of at least 80% of the course |
940 EUR |
| Certificate in Innovative Learning Interventions |
Enrolment in 4 courses Attendance and completion of at least 80% of each course (corresponding to a grade of 70/100 as outlined in each course in the assessment section) |
3,760 EUR 3,010 EUR Get 80% discount on the 4th module corresponding to 20% discount on the full Programme |