International Council for Open and Distance Education
The International Council for Open and Distance Education, or ICDE, is a global membership organisation in the field of open and distance education,[1] and in formal consultative relations with UNESCO.[2] It was founded in 1938 in Canada as the International Council for Correspondence Education.[2]
ICDE conducts world conferences on open and distance education on
alternate years. Regional conferences are held more frequently.[2] ICDE does not provide educational accreditation to its members. Its website states: "Claims that ICDE provides institutional accreditation or the unauthorized use of the ICDE logo on websites or marketing materials is strictly prohibited and will result in withdrawal of membership."[3]
ICDE includes national organizations, such as the University Continuing
Education Association (UCEA) in the United States, which provides
"cross-disciplinary perspectives and strategies" related to adults and
non-traditional students looking for continuous learning opportunities.[4]
References
- Associations and Professional Organizations, Distance Education Professional Development Center, University of Wisconsin–Madison
- History, ICDE website
- Membership criteria, ICDE website
- icde.org
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