Author/Authors :
ÖZTÜRK, Zehra Kamışlı Anadolu Üniversitesi - Mühendislik Fakültesi - Endüstri Mühendisliği Bölümü, Turkey
Title Of Article :
USING A MULTI CRITERIA DECISION MAKING APPROACH FOR OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING SYSTEM SELECTION
Abstract :
Today, there’s a wide variety of open and distance learning (ODL) systems around the world. Herein, for lifelong learning how to select an ODL program becomes a critic question for a learner who wants to extent abilities on his/her career path. This is a complex decision problem with interdependent criteria. The Analytic Network Process (ANP) is a multicriteria decision making methodology that reflects these interdependencies. Within the ANP networks of influence one includes all the factors and criteria, tangible and intangible, which have bearing on making a best decision. In this paper, an ANP model is constructed to search out and prioritize the criteria affecting these ODL systems and to help learners in selecting a program. It’s concluded that the Bachelor’s degree programs are the most preferred ones. In addition, this model will help the institutions in the regard of which criteria are prominent in terms of different programs. Therefore, this study will support the institutions in regard to ODL policy development.
NaturalLanguageKeyword :
Analytic Network Process , E , learning , Open and distance learning , Multiple criteria analysis , Policy development.
JournalTitle :
Anadolu University Journal of Science and Technology. A : Applied Sciences and Engineering
