The Development of Distance Education Systems in Turkey, the Russian Federation and Saudi Arabia

Bedenlier S, Zawacki-Richter O, Kondakci Y, Alturki U, Aldraiweesh A, Püplychhuysen D (2015)

Publication Language: English

Publication Type: Journal article, Original article

Subtype: other

Publication year: 2015

Journal

European Journal of Open, Distance and e-Learning European Distance and E Learning Network

Book Volume: 18

Pages Range: 113-129

Journal Issue: 2

Abstract

In many countries, open and distance education is perceived as a way to meet the growing need for higher education. This paper explores the development of online and distance education in three countries that are still a white spot on the landscape of international distance education research although they have implemented elaborated distance education systems: Turkey, Russia and Saudi-Arabia. In order to understand the current state of distance education systems in the three countries, their respective systems are described from a historical perspective, compared in regard to their organization, important institutions for open and distance education and current developments. This comparative analysis directs the focus on little investigated education systems and contributes to an enhanced understanding of their past, present, and future.

Authors with CRIS profile

Svenja Bedenlier Juniorprofessur für E-Learning in Hochschulen und Erwachsenenbildung

Involved external institutions

Middle East Technical University (METU) / Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi TR Turkey (TR) Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Bedenlier, S., Zawacki-Richter, O., Kondakci, Y., Alturki, U., Aldraiweesh, A., & Püplychhuysen, D. (2015). The Development of Distance Education Systems in Turkey, the Russian Federation and Saudi Arabia. European Journal of Open, Distance and e-Learning, 18(2), 113-129.

MLA:

Bedenlier, Svenja, et al. "The Development of Distance Education Systems in Turkey, the Russian Federation and Saudi Arabia." European Journal of Open, Distance and e-Learning 18.2 (2015): 113-129.

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