2. Scope of Open ECBCheck
Open = Inclusiveness – developed through a
multistakeholder involvement
Certification = Quality Framework provides possibilty to
obtain a certification for e-learning programmes or courses
Programmes = training/learning offer that consists of
several modules, a number of lessons, min. 45 hours
Courses = short learning units, max.150 hours
E-L = min. 20% of technology enhanced learning
3. Objective of Open ECBCheck
To build a quality label for e-learning which serves
the needs of the community to improve quality,
strengthen recognition, enable individual and
organisational learning through
Recognition – recognition of quality achievements through building
a community
Consensus – creating an international consensus on quality criteria
Openness – to existing concepts and strategies and experiences
Inclusiveness – building on a multistakeholder involvement
Transparency – creating quality transparency through clear criteria
& processes
4. Partners and Initiators
http://ecbcheck.efquel.org
InWEnt /GIZ
European Foundation for Quality in E-Learning
United Nations University
International Labour Organisation
Food and Agricultural organisation
UNEP
CoL
UNITAR
CGIAR
SPIDER
International Institut for Communication Development
European Foundation for Management Development
World bank Institute
African Virtual University
Open University Catalunya
Namibia Qualifications Authority
South African Qualifications Authority
University of Western Cape
Open University of Philippines
…
5. Achievements today
Self-Assessment Tools
Open accessible online Tool for
self-assessment and
peer-review
Open ECBCheck Charter for Quality
improvement
Review-Guideline
http://ecbcheck.efquel.org
6. Criteria Areas
Seven distinct criteria areas
A Information about + organization of programme
B Target Audience Orientation
C Quality of Content
D Programme/ Course Design
E Media Design
F Technology
G Evaluation & Review
Criteria Area Criteria Description Guiding
Questions Evaluation
Criteria are designed to assess courses or programmes
15. Overview
Area TOT M E
A Information about + organization of programme 7 7 0
B Target Audience Orientation 6 1 5
C Quality of Content 4 3 1
D Programme/ Course Design 25 17 8
E Media Design 4 4 0
F Technology 4 4 0
G Evaluation & Review 3 3 0
TOT 53 39 14
16. Open ECBCheck 4 HE
Open ECBCheck is designed for Programmes and
Courses and can be used for Distance Learning
Programmes in Higher Education
Open ECBCheck can be used as a guideline for
development and delivery of courses and programmes
AND as a certification scheme
The criteria framework can be adjusted to institution
specific aspects and contexts
Open ECBCheck can be used in institution internal and
external peer-review partnerships
17. Process
Dr. Ulf-Daniel Ehlers ::: European Foundation for Quality in E-Learning ::: info@qualityfoundation.org
Submission: 1 Jun – 31 Jul
Self-Assessment: 1 Aug – 30 Sep
Peer-Review: 1 Sep – 15 Nov
Awarding: 16 Nov – 30 Nov
18. Pricing
1 review 2-5 reviews 6+ reviews
Commercial €2200 €1200 €850
Review
performed
through ECB-
Check
community
(members only)
€450 €250 €160
Dr. Ulf-Daniel Ehlers ::: European Foundation for Quality in E-Learning ::: info@qualityfoundation.org
19. Thank you very much!
…sign up for quality…
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