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Build a core foundation of skills, knowledge, and values in distance education and training.
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The Master of Education in Open, Digital, and Distance Education is a 33-credit online graduate program. You must complete at least 21 credits through Athabasca University.
You can choose either a thesis-based or a course-based route. All courses are paced, with scheduled start and end dates and assignment deadlines. You can also complete a focus area. M.Ed. graduate program students choosing a focus area may do so through the course-based route or thesis route.
You can take up to 6 years to complete all requirements.
Learn and develop knowledge and skill in inclusive, innovative leadership strategies, and the management of education programs.
This focus area emphasizes instructional theory, learning design, and technology-enabled instructional innovation.
Discover learning theory and design as it relates to course and program delivery to anyone, anywhere.
This focus area will develop knowledge and skills in the current context of K-12 education spaces as it relates to technology-enabled instruction, innovative curriculum design and delivery.
*This is a tentative list of courses.
*This is a tentative list of courses.
*This is a tentative list of courses.
*This is a tentative list of courses.
Learn how to apply learning theory to instructional design, how to apply current Instructional Systems Design models to distance education, and more.
Get up to date on current theories and technologies in the technology-based learning space.
Get state-of-the-art knowledge and research in instructional design and hands-on experience with various distance education technologies.
Get a professional doctoral degree that provides rigorous preparation for advanced responsibilities and leadership in the distance-learning field.
Get a master’s degree that allows you to study across arts, humanities, and social sciences. Choose your own learning path according to your interests—we offer 12 focus areas, including an independent study track.
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Registration form for the Master of Education in Open, Digital, and Distance Education and Doctor of Education in Distance Education programs
Applicant reference and appraisal form for February 15, June 15, and October 15 application deadlines.
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Associate Professor and Chair of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies
Associate Professor & Program Director, Doctor of Distance Education Program
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Associate Professor and Program Director for the Masters of Education in Open, Digital and Distance Education
Professor in Open, Digital, and Distance Education
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Professor of Open, Digital, and Distance Education
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Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies
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Adjunct Professor, Educational Technology
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