Cal von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg/University of Maryland University College Certificates in Distance Education & Master of Distance Education

Responding to the growing importance of distance learning in an age of knowledge and lifelong learning, the Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg (Germany) is offering two certificate programmes in distance education (Foundations in Distance Education, Distance Education for Developing Countries, http://zefnotes.uni-oldenburg.de/ASF/ASF.nsf) in partnership with the University of Maryland University College (UMUC). The certificates earn full credit within the Master of Distance Education (MDE) degree of UMUC.
The MDE is designed to enable individuals to manage distance education enterprises. In a rapidly expanding field, the graduates of the MDE will be prepared to engage in the planning, budgeting, development, delivery and support of distance education and distance training programs. The program is fully delivered via the Internet and is intended for professionals who want to complete their degree without interrupting their careers. The asynchronous learning network allows students to fulfil the course requirements in a balance between studies, job and home life.
Oldenburg's certificate programmes in distance education (Foundations in Distance Education, Distance Education in Developing Countries) comprise the following courses:

1. OMDE 601 Foundations of Distance Education
   The course was developed by Ulrich Bernath (Germany) and Eugene Rubin (U.S.) in collaboration with Börje Holmberg (Sweden) and Otto Peters (Germany). It is now being taught in multiple sections by a team of faculty with Ulrich Bernath, Thomas Hülsmann, and Michael Beaudoin (U.S.), and visiting experts Börje Holmberg, Otto Peters, and Michael Moore (U.S.).
2. OMDE 605 New and Emerging Media in Distance Education
   The course was developed by Joachim Hasebrook (Germany) and is taught by Joachim Hasebrook and Michael Romeis (Germany
3. OMDE 606 The Economics of Distance Education
   This course was developed by Thomas Hülsmann. It is taught by Thomas Hülsmann with visiting experts Greville Rumble (U.K.) and Tony Bates (Canada).
4. OMDE 624 Student Support in Distance Education
   This course was developed by Jane Brindley (Canada) and Alan Tait (UK). It is taught by Jane Brindley.
5. OMDE 625 National and International Policies for Distance Education in Developing Countries
   This course was developed and is taught by Thomas Hülsmann in collaboration with Hilary Perraton (England).
6. OMDE 626 Technologies for Distance Education in Developing Countries
   The course is under development by Thomas Hülsmann.

General information about the MDE Program is available at: www.umuc.edu/mde
The syllabi of the courses are available on the MDE homepage: info.umuc.edu/mde/
Contact Dr. Ulrich Bernath (Oldenburg's program director) for further information: ulrich.bernath@uni-oldenburg.de