Are Free Internet Technologies and Services the Future of Synchronous Distance Learning?

Zoran KOTEVSKI; Aleksandar MILENKOSKI

doi:https://doi.org/10.17718/tojde.444604

Article Details

Are Free Internet Technologies and Services the Future of Synchronous Distance Learning?

Authors:

Zoran KOTEVSKI | Aleksandar MILENKOSKI

Publisher:

Anadolu University

Main Topics:

Sociology and anthropology

Journal:

Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education 2018 Vol.19 Issue 3, pp.4-14

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2018

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2000781137

Frequency:

Quarterly

pISSN:

1302-6488

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17718/tojde.444604

Abstract:

 


Distance education is not a new paradigm, but the latest ways it can be delivered certainly are. In the past couple of decades, the distance learning implementations were mostly realized using videoconferencing technologies and/or learning management systems. Recently, various Internet collaboration services have gained enormous popularity in all areas of human living, especially in distance learning, where many of them are offered free of charge. In this paper we elaborate the deployment of a synchronous distance lecturing solution based on free audioconferencing and screen sharing networking technologies, and we discuss the benefits gained in the context of cost, functionalities, effectiveness and users’ satisfaction. The experiences after three semesters of use indicate that this alternative approach provides quite valuable means for effective implementation of distance learning, where the students appeared to be highly satisfied by the possibilities and functionalities that the system offers.

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Article Details

Are Free Internet Technologies and Services the Future of Synchronous Distance Learning?

Authors: Zoran KOTEVSKI | Aleksandar MILENKOSKI

Publisher: Anadolu University

Main Topics: Sociology and anthropology

Journal: Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education 2018 Vol.19 Issue 3, pp.4-14

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 7/2018

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2000781137

Frequency: Quarterly

pISSN: 1302-6488

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17718/tojde.444604

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Authors:

Zoran KOTEVSKI | Aleksandar MILENKOSKI

Publisher:

Anadolu University

Main Topics:

Sociology and anthropology

Journal:

Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education 2018 Vol.19 Issue 3, pp.4-14

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2018

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2000781137

Frequency:

Quarterly

pISSN:

1302-6488

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17718/tojde.444604