ED 400

Course Code & Number

ED 400

Course Title

Open and Distance Learning

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 3 ECTS Credits

Year of Study:

Sophomore

Type of Course:

Compulsory

Mode of Delivery:

Distance Learning

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::

Catalog Description

Basic concepts and philosophy of open and distance education. Development of distance education in the world. Development of distance education in Turkey. Learner and counsellor roles in distance education. Technologies used in distance education. Management of open and distance education. Classroom management and its components in open and distance education. Open education sources and trends in the world. Massive open online courses. Individualized learning settings problems related to open and distance education and their solutions. Open and distance education practices in teacher education. Individualized teaching material development and student support services in open and distance education. Specification of teaching strategies for different learning situations. Research and evaluation in distance education.

Course Objectives

This course aims to equip students with the knowledge of the basic concepts and philosophy of open and distance education, the development of distance education in the world and Turkey and developing individual teaching material in open and distance education.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. explain the basic concepts and philosophy of open and distance education,
2. criticize the development of distance education in the world and Turkey,
3. discuss the place of massive open online courses and individualized learning environments in education,
4. examine the problems and solutions related to open and distance education,
5. explain open and distance education practices in teacher education, 
6. evaluate individual learning materials in open and distance education.

Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:

Participation

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Hilal Seda Yıldız