An Document Analysis of the Current Situation of the Distance Education Centers in Universities in Turkey
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In this study, the current situation of variety in education programs implemented by distance
education centers were examined. Also, the number of those courses were analyzed statistically.
In the study, the data were collected from the centers’ Web sites, the regulations published in
the Official Gazette, and the choice handbook of Assessment, Selection and Placement Center
of Turkey. The examination showed that totally 98 universities – 67 public and 31 private universities – have established distance education centers, and those centers were examined
in this study. According to the statistical data of Council of Higher Education in 2014-2015
academic year, there are 59282 students having education through distance learning.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Distance education center,distance education programs,case study analyze
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