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The Master of Distance Education Program

by Sloan-C

Author Information

Author(s):

Eugene Rubin, Associate Vice President, Office of Instructional Development

Author(s):

Ulrich Bernath, Director, Center for Distance Education

Author(s):

Mark Parker, Executive Assistant to the Provost

Institution(s) or Organization(s) Where Research Occured:

University of Maryland University College

Institution(s) or Organization(s) Where Research Occured:

Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg

Volume and Issue Information

Volume:

8

Issue:

3

Month:

June

Year:

2004

The Master of Distance Education Program: A Collaboration Between the University of Maryland University College and Oldenburg University

On November 15, 2003, The Master of Distance Education (MDE) program at the University of Maryland University College (UMUC) received the 2003 Sloan-C award for Most Outstanding Online Teaching and Learning Program. This award was given to the MDE “for an asynchronous, student-centered online graduate program that responds to the worldwide need for qualified managers of distance education programs in industry and academe.” This paper provides information about the program, the partnership and the curriculum.

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