MSc Education (e-Learning)

Theory and practice of e-Learning

Study theory and practice in the use of educational technologies to support and transform all kinds of education:

o    face-to-face in classrooms
o    informal and mobile learning
o    in the workplace
o    online distance learning

Latest News

Visit to Microsoft

Course members visited the Microsoft UK headquarters in Reading recently, to hear about new developments in educational software and cloud computing from Evangelist Marc Holmes, and to try out the new Microsoft Surface.

Partnership with Purdue University

During 2009-10, course members will join with students from Turkey and South Korea in working with students at Purdue University, Indiana, to explore the educational application of Web 2.0 tools.We will share the outcomes of our own research projects into using Web 2.0, and contribute to the major report that is being produced currently at Purdue.

The Learner in their Context - major e-Learning Research Project with Becta

The e-Learning Research Group is now preparing detailed plans for its third year of research, beginning April 1 2010, in support of the UK Government’s Harnessing Technology strategy. The research looks at the learning opportunities afforded by young people’s uses of new technologies in their everyday lives away from school or college. more...

Applying for the course

We welcome applications from all parts of the world, from people with interests and backgrounds in education or information technology, or related fields.

The course focuses on the role of new technologies in developing and revolutionising educational theory and practice globally in the 21st century. It provides a strong foundation for:

• teaching and learning in a wide variety of educational contexts using digital technologies
• creating e-learning programmes, technologies and educational solutions to meet a range of local and international needs
• using research to evaluate and theorise the practical applications of technology in different educational settings
• doctoral, post-doctoral and professional research

Students are encouraged to participate in the activities of the e-Learning Research Group, and are encouraged to participate in its seminar programme. Students benefit also from access to a wide range of experts from across the University. We work in close collaboration with the Learning Technologies Group in the University's Computing Service, and also with the Oxford Internet Institute and TALL (Technology Assisted Lifelong Learning).

This MSc is aimed at people who intend to become:

• e-learning specialists and co-ordinators
• researchers in the field of e-learning / technology enhanced learning
• teachers, trainers and lecturers using educational technologies
• policy makers & managers
• designers of educational tools and programmes

You should consider this course if you want to develop your knowledge, expertise and research skills in using digital technologies to enhance educational provision in contexts such as schools, further education and universities, corporate settings, as well as settings outside formal education.

We accept students from a wide range of disciplines and technical backgrounds - you do not need to have studied computer science or be a technology expert to follow this course. All applicants should be computer literate, and interested in learning new uses of technology in support of teaching and learning. You are welcome to ask for further guidance about this question from the Course Director, Chris Davies - chris.davies@education.ox.ac.uk - or contact the Higher Degrees Office - higherdegreesoffice@education.ox.ac.uk.

The Programme Specifications can be downloaded here.