This study aimed to examine the core issues and challenges with web-based distance education programs in Turkish higher education institutes. Formative research method, which is a qualitative research method in nature, was selected to analyze web-based distance education programs thoroughly. The study group comprised 4 higher education institutes, offering web-based distance education services, located in different provinces of different geographical regions in Turkey, and with varying experiences. The research used interview transcripts from semi-structured interviews, documents (weekly reports, meeting reports, presentations, organization chart, and implementation procedures) shared by the distance education centers, and information gathered from their web sites. Primary research data were compiled from interviews with representatives of the distance education centers managing and upholding distance education services while the documents acquired from these centers were used to verify the interview findings. The study resulted in 9 core issues related to (1) program launching process, (2) legislation, (3) program structure, (4) instructional design, (5) assessment and evaluation, (6) communication and interaction, (7) support, (8) technical issues, and (9) program evaluation.

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土耳其高等教育机构中基于Web的远程教育计划的问题和挑战

这项研究旨在研究土耳其高等教育机构基于网络的远程教育计划的核心问题和挑战。选择了形成性研究方法，它是自然界中的一种定性研究方法，旨在对基于网络的远程教育计划进行全面分析。该研究小组由4个高等教育机构组成，它们提供基于网络的远程教育服务，它们位于土耳其不同地理区域的不同省份，并且经验各异。该研究使用了远程教育中心共享的半结构化访谈的访谈记录，文件（每周报告，会议报告，演示文稿，组织结构图和实施程序）以及从其网站收集的信息。主要研究数据是从与管理和维护远程教育服务的远程教育中心代表的访谈中收集而来的，而从这些中心获得的文件则用于验证访谈结果。该研究结果涉及9个核心问题，这些问题与（1）程序启动过程，（2）立法，（3）程序结构，（4）教学设计，（5）评估和评估，（6）交流与互动，（7）支持，（8）技术问题和（9）计划评估。