%0 Journal Article
%T ACCREDITATION OF OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING: A Framework for Turkey
%A Serpil KOCDAR
%A Cengiz Hakan AYDIN
%J The Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education
%D 2012
%I Anadolu University, Eskisehir
%X The purpose of this study is to develop a framework for the accreditation of higher open and distance learning (ODL) programs in Turkey. The study was designed as a sequential monomethod multistrand mixed model including two strands which were both qualitative (QUALĄúQUAL). 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.
%K Accreditation in open and distance learning
%K Delphi technique
%K focus group interview.
%U https://tojde.anadolu.edu.tr/tojde48/pdf/article_6.pdf