Free Online Curriculum and Instruction Courses from Top Universities

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Online curriculum and instruction courses are available at Open University and Utah State University. These free courses will benefit students looking to expand their knowledge of topics such as instructional design, open education and utilization of digital video.
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Free Curriculum and Instruction Courses

Curriculum and instruction courses will help students discover what it takes to create an educational and creatively inspiring classroom environment. These courses are available as text-based lessons, in addition to components of video lectures, a course project, and lecture notes in the form of a PDF.

Utah State University

Utah State University hosts many courses on developing curriculum. Subjects include online resources, instructional design, interactive media, and data visualization theory.

Open University

Open University offers courses on digital video and creativity and community, with regard to classroom curriculum. These courses will cover topics such as cameras, filming, and knowledge-building.

Free Online Curriculum and Instruction Courses At a Glance

Course & School Program Level Format Assignments Quizzes & Exams Downloadable
Advanced Topics in Learning Object Design and Reuse course from Utah State University Unspecified Textbook Yes No Yes
Connecting People with Online Resources course from Utah State University Unspecified Text Yes No Yes
Instructional Games course from Utah State University Unspecified Texts Yes No Yes
Intro to Instructional Design course from Utah State University Unspecified Texts/videos/lecture notes Yes No Yes
Conversation on Instructional Design course from Utah State University Unspecified Video lectures/external reading resources No No Yes
Interactive Multimedia Production course from Utah State University Unspecified Texts/videos Yes No Yes
Introduction to Open Education course from Utah State University Unspecified Text Yes No Yes
Data Visualization Theory and Practice course from Utah State University Unspecified Texts/course project Yes Yes Yes
Teaching Using Digital Video in Secondary Schools course from Open University Intermediate Text Yes No Yes
Creativity, Community and ICT course from Open University Beginner Text Yes No Yes

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Popular Schools

  • Online Programs Available
    1. Grand Canyon University

    Program Options

    Master's
      • MA in Curriculum and Instruction
      • M.A. in Communication with an Emphasis in Education
      • M.Ed. in Secondary Education with an Emphasis in Humanities (ITL)
      • M.Ed. in Secondary Education with an Emphasis in Humanities (NITL)
      • M.Ed. in Secondary Education with an Emphasis in STEM (ITL)
      • M.Ed. in Secondary Education with an Emphasis in STEM (NITL)
    Bachelor's
      • B.S. in Behavioral Health Science with an Emphasis in Infancy and Early Childhood Studies

  • Online Programs Available
    2. Purdue Global

    Program Options

    Master's
      • M.S. in Health Education
      • Master: Higher Education - Online College Teaching
      • Master: Education (for Practicing Teachers: K-12)
      • Master: Higher Education - College Teaching/Learning
      • Master: Higher Education - College Admin./Leadership
    Bachelor's
      • Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Administration
    Certificate
      • Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design for Organizations

  • Campus and Online Programs
    3. Full Sail University

    Program Options

    Master's
      • Instructional Design and Technology Masters - Online

  • Online Programs Available
    4. Keiser University

    Program Options

    Doctorate
      • Doctor of Education in Curriculum Leadership

  • Campus and Online Programs
    5. Pacific Oaks College

    Program Options

    Certificate
      • Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
      • Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential

  • Western Governors University

  • Online Programs Available
    7. Liberty University

    Program Options

    Doctorate
      • EDS: Instructional Design & Technology
      • PHD: Educational Research
    Master's
      • MAT: Elementary Education (45 Hours): Special Education General Curriculum (K-6) Add-On
      • MAT: Elementary Education Curriculum to Ed.S. in School Curriculum & Instructional Planning
      • MAT: Middle Education Curriculum to Ed.S. in School Curriculum & Instructional Planning
      • MAT: Secondary Education Curriculum to Ed.S. in School Curriculum & Instructional Planning
      • MED: Special Student (Non-Degree) - Education
      • MA: Educational Studies
    Certificate
      • GRAD CERT: Executive Curriculum & Instruction
      • GRAD CERT: Executive Instructional Design & Technology
      • GRAD CERT: Urban Education
      • GRAD CERT: Educational Technology & Online Instruction

  • Online Programs Available
    8. National University

    Program Options

    Doctorate
      • EdD - Curriculum and Teaching
      • PhD - Curriculum and Teaching
      • Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
      • Doctor of Education in Instructional Design
      • Doctor of Philosophy in Instructional Design
      • EdD - E-Learning
    Master's
      • MEd - Curriculum and Teaching
      • MEd - E-Learning
      • MEd - General Education
      • MEd - Reading Education
      • Master of Science in Instructional Design
      • MEd - Early Childhood Education
    Certificate
      • EdS - Curriculum and Teaching
      • EdS - E-Learning
      • EdS - General Education
      • EdS - Early Childhood Education
      • EdS - Learning Analytics in Higher Education
      • EdS - Learning Analytics in K-12 Education

Featured Schools

The schools and programs listed below are popular educational options, and tuition varies based on program and location

Grand Canyon University

  • MA in Curriculum and Instruction
  • M.A. in Communication with an Emphasis in Education
  • B.S. in Behavioral Health Science with an Emphasis in Infancy and Early Childhood Studies

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Purdue Global

  • M.S. in Health Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Administration
  • Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design for Organizations

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Full Sail University

  • Instructional Design and Technology Masters - Online

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Keiser University

  • Doctor of Education in Curriculum Leadership

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Pacific Oaks College

  • Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
  • Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential

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Western Governors University

Liberty University

  • EDS: Instructional Design & Technology
  • MAT: Elementary Education (45 Hours): Special Education General Curriculum (K-6) Add-On
  • GRAD CERT: Executive Curriculum & Instruction

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National University

  • EdD - Curriculum and Teaching
  • MEd - Curriculum and Teaching
  • EdS - Curriculum and Teaching

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