About the Program
The education eco-system in India boasts of 1.6 million schools – making it one of the largest school education systems in the world. Enrolment is at a peak 96.9% as of 2015, then why attainment of learning outcomes and poor completion rate plague the system? Why has government expenditure on education has increased progressively, despite the number of government schools declining in some states?
The "Massive Open Online Course on Education Policy" is an online course that aims to train students in research methods and the philosophical, economic, and political aspects of education policy. This course will provide a solid foundation in the theories that have influenced policy decisions over the decades and steps in the process of policy formulation, knowledge and skills necessary to analyze education policies and suggest reforms on the basis of successful pilot studies from across the world and emerging trends in the sector.
4-hour Engagement per week for a period of a month (16 hours, including a 2-hour assessment exam).
Program Highlights:
- Offered entirely on a digital learning platform to reach development professionals working in the farthest ends of the country
- Comprises of 4 modules with 20 topics covered through video lectures, animations, quizzes, simulation building
- Real-time query resolution system and feedbacks
- Eminent board of mentors and experienced faculty team
Selection Process
The first batch of MOOC will comprise of 100 students only. Due to monitored enrolment, the candidates will be selected on First Come First Serve Basis.
The course fee also includes a certificate by Centre for Civil Society. However issuance of certification will be upon evaluation of assessments.