Journal Name:
- The Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education
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Abstract (2. Language):
Hereby in this study; the opinions of the senior students, who took course support
through web based asynchronous communication methods in the academic year
2007–2008 at the Open Education Faculty, English Language Teaching Bachelor of
Arts Program (OEF ELT BA) at Anadolu University, about the general online courses
are presented. According to the results of the study favorable and unfavorable
aspects of online courses for OEF ELT BA students are defined and amendatory
precautions are proposed. ELT BA began accepting student enrollments in 2000–
2001 academic years. Aforesaid program is a Bachelor of Arts Program which is
identical to the program offered by English Language Teaching Departments of
faculties providing formal (face to face) education. In this program web based
asynchronous courses have been provided for junior and senior students since the
academic year 2003–2004. Online courses are given by instructors from Faculty of
Education ELT Department of Anadolu University. Data of the study were acquired
from the questionnaires filled by 504 senior students enrolled in the academic year
2007–2008. These students were chosen among 1586 students who lived in
Eskişehir during their study. The results show that 58,2% of students have computer
and internet connection in their houses. Students generally attend online courses
once or twice a week. Attendance to online courses increases during examination
terms. Students, who don‘t believe in the contribution of online courses don‘t attend
those courses.
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