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  1. Graduate School
  2. Department of Open and Distance Learning
  3. PhD in Open and Distance Learning
  4. PhD in Distance Education
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  6. Philosopical Roots of Open and Distance Learning
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Last Updated: 30/09/2026

Code - Course Title Course Type Laboratory + Practice ECTS
UZE627 - Philosopical Roots of Open and Distance Learning I. SEMESTER 3 +0 7.5
Language of Instruction Türkçe
Course Type Required Courses
Course Instructor(s) DOÇ. DR. HASAN UÇAR
Mode of Delivery The main goal of the course is to discuss the practices and research in the field of open and distance learning in the context of the philosophical foundations of the field. The course is a face-to-face one and attendance is compulsory. It is also project-based: the projects focus on openness in education, social justice, technology-based learning, current educational technologies.
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Prerequisites There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course. However, it is recommended to have taken the \\\"Fundamentals of Open and Distance Learning\\\" course from the master\\\'s programme.
Courses Recomended None
Recommended Resources Zawacki-Richter, O., & Anderson, T. (2014). Online distance education: Towards a research agenda. Edmonton, Canada: AU Press. https://doi.org/10.15215/aupress/9781927356623.01
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Week - 1 Main Concepts and Miths
Week - 2 Equality and fairness
Week - 3 Social justice and inclusion
Week - 4 Sustainability goals: Equal right to education
Week - 5 Contribution of open and distance learning to equal education
Week - 6 Institutional equality policies, Individual equality practices
Week - 7 Openness; Basic Concepts Related to Openness: Open education, Open science, Open culture, Open source, Open pedagogy, Open educational resources
Week - 8 Openness; Basic Concepts Related to Openness: Open education, Open science, Open culture, Open source, Open pedagogy, Open educational resources
Week - 9 Openness; Basic Concepts Related to Openness: Open education, Open science, Open culture, Open source, Open pedagogy, Open educational resources
Week - 10 Technology and Education: Technology and life, Technology-based learning, Technology-enriched learning
Week - 11 Technology and Education: Technology and life, Technology-based learning, Technology-enriched learning
Week - 12 The role of technology in open and distance learning processes
Week - 13 The role of technology in open and distance learning processes
Week - 14 Closing and evaluations

  • Quality Education Reducing Inequalities

  • Educational Sciences and Educational Technologies

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