Distance Education Degrees
Distance education is an ever-expanding field. Once limited to correspondence courses where instructional materials were distributed by mail, this type of learning took a leap forward with the advent of television technology (particularly the VCR, which allowed students to record televised classes and watch them at a convenient time), and then made enormous strides once the internet allowed for interactive online learning. Distance education courses are now offered at all levels, from K-12 courses all the way up through doctoral programs that can be completed entirely online.
With the rise in distance learning comes an increased need for educators who are comfortable with the necessary technology and the methods required to make distance instruction successful. Graduate certificate and master's degree programs are available in distance and online learning and virtual classroom technology, and even a PhD program in instructional design for online learning. These programs are specifically tailored to prepare teachers in such matters as online program instructional design, computer applications and technology for online classes, monitoring and assessing online student learning, and instructional trends in distance learning. As these programs are themselves offered online, instructors will gain firsthand insight of what is involved in distance learning from the student's as well as the instructor's perspective.
Capella University
PhD - Instructional Design for Online Learning
Equip yourself to lead and manage instructional challenges in the growing field of online education. This PhD specialization in Instructional Design for Online Learning f... 
Equip yourself to lead and manage instructional challenges in the growing field of online education. This PhD specialization in Instructional Design for Online Learning focuses on the theory and leadership of instructional design, including creating and applying instructional design models, leading the implementation of instructional solutions, leading strategic instructional design initiatives, and conducting and applying instructional design research. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing dean, director or other high-level leadership positions in a variety online learning settings, including educational institutions, corporations, the military, health care, and government.
The residential colloquia experience
As a doctoral learner, you will attend three one-week colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond.
The residential colloquia experience
As a doctoral learner, you will attend three one-week colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond.
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MS - Instructional Design for Online Learning
Prepare yourself to be a part of the growing field of online education. Study online instructional design in an online environment from a university that is considered on...
Prepare yourself to be a part of the growing field of online education. Study online instructional design in an online environment from a university that is considered one of the leaders in the field. Through a curriculum that balances instructional design, the psychology of learning, and technology, you will focus on the practice of online instructional design, including designing effective instruction, methods of online delivery, software tools, and project management. People who choose this specialization are often training or education professionals pursuing instructional design specialist or developer positions in a variety of online learning settings, including educational institutions, corporations, the military, health care, or government.
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Ashford University
MA/Education - Distance Learning
Place yourself at the cutting edge of the 21st century classroom when you choose Distance Learning as your specialization for the
Master of Arts in Education degree prog...
Place yourself at the cutting edge of the 21st century classroom when you choose Distance Learning as your specialization for the
Master of Arts in Education degree program from Ashford University. The Distance Learning specialization explores powerful
innovations that redefine teaching and learning. You will learn needs assessment, content sequencing, and how to write requests for
proposals for technology training - all so that you can inform, motivate, and prepare learners. If you are committed to an education
career, this program from Ashford University is for you.
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