Information Package / Course Catalogue
Open and Distance Learning
Course Code: EBB278
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Knowledge of the basis of open and distance learning and evaluation of the applications of open and distance learning

Course Content

Introduction to Open and Distance Education, History and Theories of DE, Open and Distance Education Technologies (Software, Systems and Tools), Open And Distance Education Applications Today-and Copyright Issues, Development of Open And Distance Education Materials, Web and Internet systems in Open and DE

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Ayşe YILMAZ
Learning Outcomes
1.Understand basic concepts related to distance education
2.Understanding the theories of distance education and questioning the relationship between the theories
3.To be able to have knowledge about the historical development of open distance education, the situation in Turkey and in the world
4.Being aware of current technologies used in open and distance learning and using these technologies
5.Knowing and questioning the roles of stakeholders involved in open and distance education
6.To be able to discuss the methods of increasing interaction and participation in open and distance education
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Gülbahar, Y. (2017). e-öğrenme. Ankara: Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık.
2.Moore, M. G. (2013). Handbook of Distance Education (3rd ed.). USA: Lawrence Erlbaum.
3.Garrison, D. R. & Anderson, T. (2003). E-Learning in the 21st Century. USA: Routledge.
4.Simonson M. R., Smaldino, S. E. & Zvacek, S. (2002). Teaching and Learning at a Distance: Foundations of Distance Education (2nd Edition). Prentice Hall, USA.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic Concepts of Open and Distance Education
Week 2 - Theoretical
Theories of Open and Distance Education
Week 3 - Theoretical
History of Distance Education
Week 4 - Theoretical
Stakeholders and Their Roles in Open and Distance Education
Week 5 - Theoretical
Open And Distance Education Applications Today-and Copyright Issues
Week 6 - Theoretical
Instructional Design for Open and DE
Week 7 - Theoretical
Learner and instructors/Guidance in Open and DE
Week 8 - Theoretical
Management of Organizations and classroom in Open and and DE (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Development of Open And Distance Education Materials
Week 10 - Theoretical
Web and Internetsystems in Open and DE
Week 11 - Theoretical
Open and DE Applications such as MOOCs-Massive Open online Courses and theories behind
Week 12 - Theoretical
Interaction, Engagement and Icebreakers in Open and Distance Education
Week 13 - Theoretical
Generative Artificial Intelligence Applications in Open and Distance Education
Week 14 - Theoretical
Evaluation of Open and DE
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory124272
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)94
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
3
2
4
OÇ-2
OÇ-3
1
2
4
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OÇ-5
OÇ-6
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026