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A Continuity-Oriented Architectural Approach for Open-Source and Scalable Distance Education Systems

Cilt: 16 29 Haziran 2026
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A Continuity-Oriented Architectural Approach for Open-Source and Scalable Distance Education Systems

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Distance education systems have evolved beyond being merely pedagogical tools and have become complex information infrastructures that require high availability, scalability, and long-term institutional sustainability. Recent global disruptions have further highlighted the vulnerability of inadequately designed distance education platforms under sudden and unpredictable increases in user demand. In this study, an architectural approach is proposed for designing open-source, scalable, and continuity-oriented distance education systems. The proposed architecture is built on a multi-layered structure consisting of web and application layers, a learning management system, a live virtual classroom infrastructure, database and storage layers, and an operational monitoring component. Horizontal scaling, elimination of single points of failure in critical service components, and intentional architectural simplicity are adopted as core design principles. In addition, auxiliary components such as system monitoring are designed with context-aware trade-offs to limit architectural complexity without compromising service continuity. Rather than treating distance education as a temporary solution, this study conceptualizes it as a sustainable, long-term component of institutional education ecosystems and presents a generalizable architectural framework applicable under both normal and extraordinary operating conditions.

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Konular

Paralel ve Dağıtık Sistemler

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Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

29 Haziran 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

30 Ocak 2026

Kabul Tarihi

15 Haziran 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 16

Kaynak Göster

APA
Erzurumlu, K. (2026). A Continuity-Oriented Architectural Approach for Open-Source and Scalable Distance Education Systems. Ordu Üniversitesi Bilim ve Teknoloji Dergisi, 16. https://doi.org/10.54370/ordubtd.1877894
AMA
1.Erzurumlu K. A Continuity-Oriented Architectural Approach for Open-Source and Scalable Distance Education Systems. Ordu Üniv. Bil. Tek. Derg. 2026;16. doi:10.54370/ordubtd.1877894
Chicago
Erzurumlu, Kerem. 2026. “A Continuity-Oriented Architectural Approach for Open-Source and Scalable Distance Education Systems”. Ordu Üniversitesi Bilim ve Teknoloji Dergisi 16 (Haziran). https://doi.org/10.54370/ordubtd.1877894.
EndNote
Erzurumlu K (01 Haziran 2026) A Continuity-Oriented Architectural Approach for Open-Source and Scalable Distance Education Systems. Ordu Üniversitesi Bilim ve Teknoloji Dergisi 16
IEEE
[1]K. Erzurumlu, “A Continuity-Oriented Architectural Approach for Open-Source and Scalable Distance Education Systems”, Ordu Üniv. Bil. Tek. Derg., c. 16, Haz. 2026, doi: 10.54370/ordubtd.1877894.
ISNAD
Erzurumlu, Kerem. “A Continuity-Oriented Architectural Approach for Open-Source and Scalable Distance Education Systems”. Ordu Üniversitesi Bilim ve Teknoloji Dergisi 16 (01 Haziran 2026). https://doi.org/10.54370/ordubtd.1877894.
JAMA
1.Erzurumlu K. A Continuity-Oriented Architectural Approach for Open-Source and Scalable Distance Education Systems. Ordu Üniv. Bil. Tek. Derg. 2026;16. doi:10.54370/ordubtd.1877894.
MLA
Erzurumlu, Kerem. “A Continuity-Oriented Architectural Approach for Open-Source and Scalable Distance Education Systems”. Ordu Üniversitesi Bilim ve Teknoloji Dergisi, c. 16, Haziran 2026, doi:10.54370/ordubtd.1877894.
Vancouver
1.Kerem Erzurumlu. A Continuity-Oriented Architectural Approach for Open-Source and Scalable Distance Education Systems. Ordu Üniv. Bil. Tek. Derg. 01 Haziran 2026;16. doi:10.54370/ordubtd.1877894