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196. MADEOL – Master of Arts in Distance Education
- MADEOL – Master of Arts in Distance Education
Programme Overview
The Master of Arts in Distance Education (MADEOL) offered by Indira Gandhi National Open University is designed for learners who wish to develop expertise in the field of distance and online education. The programme focuses on instructional design, learner support systems, educational technology, curriculum development, research methodology, and management of distance education institutions. It is especially beneficial for teachers, academic counsellors, educational administrators, trainers, and professionals working in open and distance learning systems.
Programme Details
Particulars | Details |
Programme Name | Master of Arts in Distance Education |
Programme Code | MADEOL |
Programme Type | Master’s Degree |
Mode | Open and Distance Learning |
Medium | English |
Duration | Minimum: 2 Years Maximum: 4 Years |
Eligibility | Graduation in any discipline |
Fee Structure | ₹6,000 per year + Registration Fee & Development Fee as applicable |
Learner Target Group
This programme is suitable for:
- Teachers and academic professionals
- Distance education practitioners
- Educational administrators and coordinators
- Instructional designers and trainers
- Individuals interested in e-learning and online education systems
- Graduates seeking career opportunities in educational planning, curriculum design, and educational technology
Programme Objectives
The programme aims to:
- Develop understanding of open and distance learning systems
- Provide knowledge of instructional design and curriculum development
- Enhance skills related to learner support services
- Introduce educational communication technologies
- Build research and management competencies in distance education
- Prepare professionals for teaching, training, and administrative roles in ODL institutions
Course Structure
First Year
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
MDE-411 | Growth and Philosophy of Distance Education | 6 |
MDE-412 | Instructional Design | 6 |
MDE-413 | Learner Support Systems and Services | 6 |
MDE-414 | Management of Distance Education | 6 |
MDE-518 | Educational Communication Technologies | 8 |
MDE-521 | Technology and Resources for Teaching Learning Process | 2 |
Second Year
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
MDE-415 | Research Methods for Distance Education | 6 |
MDE-416 | Curriculum Development in Distance Education | 6 |
MDE-417 | Distance Education: Economic Perspective | 6 |
MDE-419 | Staff Training and Development in Distance Education | 6 |
MDEP-520 | Project Work | 8 |