LMS Selection Process for Effective Distance Education System in Organizations


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Karagöz E., Güney L. Ö., Kaya O. H., Tecim V.

Conference on Economies of Balkan and Eastern Europe Countries in the Changed World (EBEEC), Split, Hırvatistan, 6 - 08 Mayıs 2016, ss.343-356 identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
  • Cilt numarası:
  • Doi Numarası: 10.18502/kss.v1i2.668
  • Basıldığı Şehir: Split
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Hırvatistan
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.343-356
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Distance Learning, LMS, AHP, Decision Making Process, LEARNING MANAGEMENT-SYSTEMS, SATISFACTION, OPTIMIZATION
  • Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Towards the end of the 20th century, especially development of science and technology brought some innovation to some conceptual area such as education. In society, to build a quality and civilized life, education emerges as a one of the most important actors. Unfortunately, the rights in education of the every person in society may be delayed due to financial problems, physical disabilities, time pressure, geographical distances or any other reasons. Distance learning is a one of the method that provides education for people by eliminating these disadvantages. Since end of the 19th century, distance education has been provided with some methods such as TV, radio, mail and etc. Especially, in the beginning of 21th century; internet is widely used by everybody. New technological environment has brought a new opportunity for distance education. Learning Management System (LMS) is the most important actor of the internet based distance learning that brings together educators and students for training. LMS allows to deliver materials, having assignment and quizzes and other educational activities. Whether educational institutions or organizations that are emphasis on the training of employees can use LMS platform. Every organization has to decide which LMS is suitable for them. Decision makers face to solve this kind of problems because every LMS has different characteristics and different learning process.