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Derginin Adı:
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The Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education
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Cilt:
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2014/15
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Sayı:
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3
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Makale Başlık:
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LOOKING BEYOND THE RESIDENTIAL EDUCATION AND DISTANCE EDUCATION DEBATE, WHAT MATTERS IN EDUCATION IS . . .
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Makale Eklenme Tarihi:
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1.04.2015
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Okunma Sayısı:
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1
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Makale Özeti:
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The value of education is widely acknowledged. Evidence from literature indicates that
some perceptions or rather misconceptions are expressed about distance education vis-
à-vis traditional, residential education particularly in higher education institutions
(HEIs). In this article, the author offers some reflections on traditional education and
undertakes a review of distance education. Based on analysis of scholarly literature, the
author highlights an important element that must steer any debate on education. This
article underscores not only the benefits distance education offers but also the critical
measures that must be pursued to reap the benefits. Arguments about distanceresidential
schooling have narrowly focused on mode of delivery. I argue that what must
concern people in general and authorities of HEIs in particular is how to achieve quality
education by equipping learners with relevant knowledge and skills to become functional
citizens who contribute to the social and economic development of society. Suggestions
offered included the need for certificates awarded by HEIs to have the same value and
appearance despite the mode of education adopted. Designating some certificates as
online or sandwich, for example, is misplaced. That graduates of online or distance
education programs must assert themselves by demonstrating beyond doubt that they
are not second-class students is also emphasized.
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