This eMWRE project aims at improving the existing MSc curricula in partner universities and develop eLearning curriculum for the eMaster program in water resources engineering to equip future professionals and scientists in Partner countries with the technical and managerial knowledge and skills they need to solve the current and future water challenges using innovative solutions. The project also aims at developing an eLearning platform to promote joint research, develop and educate on Open Source Software and Open Access data for Integrated Water Resources Management.The major outcomes of eMWRE are the development of an eLearning MSc. program in Water Resources Engineering (WRE), a set of professional eTraining modules and eLearning platform for water resources management and open software tools. The master programme will be implemented in the four Partners universities, where the curriculum, eCourses, and eTraining modules will be developed jointly by the project consortium. The project will contribute to the capacity development of water sector and open education in partners countries to advance their economy and social welfare. At the same time, aim of the project is to promote socially-equitable and gender-balanced access to education.Graduates of the eMSc program and professionals enrolled in the training modules will have acquired a comprehensive knowledge to successfully plan, design, operate and manage water resources projects; and advice and support authorities in decision-making and the development of policies and regulations that enhance the sustainable use and re-use of water, the equitable distribution and the conservation of the local, regional and global water resources using the latest technologies. The eLearning platform will be developed using emerging facilities and technologies for cloud computing to provide easy access and easy use to data and open source software, courses and training materials for water resources applications.
Develop an eCurriculum and eTraining modules for a new Master in Water Resources Engineering.Create an eLearning platform with Open Education Resources on WR.Establish or upgrade GIS pc labs in partner universities.Build academic and research networks in WR.Foster collaboration between academia and local governments.Promote joint research and open-access data for water management.Facilitate student mobility through a standardized eMaster.Promote gender equality in education.
The eMWRE (eMaster in Water Resources Engineering) project was initiated to address water challenges in partner countries, particularly Palestine and Jordan. It aimed to enhance education in water resources engineering by developing an innovative eLearning program, training modules, and an eLearning platform. It equips future professionals in Partner countries with skills to address water challenges and fosters joint research and open-source software for Integrated Water Resources Management.
<< Background >> The eMWRE (eMaster in Water Resources Engineering) project was initiated to address water challenges in partner countries, particularly Palestine and Jordan. It aimed to enhance education in water resources engineering by developing an innovative eLearning program, training modules, and an eLearning platform. It equips future professionals in Partner countries with skills to address water challenges and fosters joint research and open-source software for Integrated Water Resources Management. << Objectives >> Develop an eCurriculum and eTraining modules for a new Master in Water Resources Engineering.Create an eLearning platform with Open Education Resources on WR.Establish or upgrade GIS pc labs in partner universities.Build academic and research networks in WR.Foster collaboration between academia and local governments.Promote joint research and open-access data for water management.Facilitate student mobility through a standardized eMaster.Promote gender equality in education. << Implementation >> The project implementation activities include the development of a standardized eMaster program, creation of e-learning modules, establishment of GIS laboratories, design of two applied case studies, strengthening academic and research networks, promotion of joint research and open-access data sharing, hosting a series of online webinars, and organizing stakeholder events. These activities were undertaken to enhance water resource education and foster collaboration. << Results >> The project has yielded significant results, including the establishment of a new eMaster program in Water Resources Engineering in Palestine and the setup of GIS pc laboratories in partner universities. It also delivered a series of online webinars, eTraining modules on Open-Source Software, and two practical case studies on integrated water resources management. Additionally, the project introduced a eLearning platform containing a rich repository of open education resources in the field of WR