Table 1
Open and Distance Learning Vision and Mission of Higher Education in Turkey.
| CATEGORY | CONCEPT | F (VISION) | F (MISSION) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | Use of current technology | 18 | 13 |
| Effective and efficient use of technology | 9 | 6 | |
| Establishment and management of technological infrastructure | 6 | 25 | |
| Digital transformation | 4 | 9 | |
| Teaching and Learning | Improvement of learning opportunities | 15 | 13 |
| Contemporary education | 11 | 12 | |
| Learners | Qualified graduates | 6 | 30 |
| Learner satisfaction and development | 6 | 1 | |
| Increased number of learners and programs | 4 | – | |
| Management and Leadership | Contemporary management | 22 | 23 |
| Collaboration with stakeholders | 20 | 21 | |
| Change and sustainability | 18 | 5 | |
| Establishment and management of administrative infrastructure | 8 | 38 | |
| Satisfaction and professional development of staff | 5 | – | |
| Other responsibilities required by the legislation | – | 3 | |
| Scholarship | Scholarship in open and distance learning | 14 | 24 |
| Quality and Effectiveness | Improving quality | 51 | 30 |
| Improving effectiveness | 11 | 10 | |
| Higher Education System | Becoming a leading institution in open and distance learning | 32 | 4 |
| Enabling equity and access to higher education | 29 | 25 | |
| Becoming a prestigious institution in open and distance learning | 26 | – | |
| Life-long and ubiquitous learning opportunities for all | 22 | 16 | |
| Improvement of distance education culture | 2 | 1 | |
| Socioeconomic System and Politics | Social and economic development of the country | 17 | 11 |
| Adherence to global/national values | 9 | 7 |
Figure 1
Open and Distance Learning Vision of Higher Education Institutions in Turkey.