Accreditation Of Open And Distance Learning: A Framework For Turkey

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Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education
Volume:13 Issue:3
Accreditation Of Open And Distance Learning: A Framework For Turkey

Accreditation Of Open And Distance Learning: A Framework For Turkey

Authors : Serpil KOCDAR, Cengiz Hakan AYDIN

Pages : 97-120

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Publication Date : 2012-09-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The purpose of this study is to develop a framework for the accreditation of higher open and distance learning insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(ODL); programs in Turkey. The study was designed as a sequential monomethod multistrand mixed model including two strands which were both qualitative insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(QUAL→QUAL);. In the first strand, both quantitative and qualitative data were collected through a three-round Delphi study with an expert panel consisting of 28 experts. In the second strand, qualitative data were collected via focus group interview. Based on a comprehensive literature review and the findings from the study, a framework was proposed including an initial accreditation process for new ODL programs and a re-accreditation process for ongoing programs. In addition, 35 criteria for new programs and 42 criteria for ongoing programs were developed to be used in the accreditation process.
Keywords : Accreditation in Open and Distance learning, Delphi Technique, Focus Group Interview

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