INTERACTION IN THE INTERNET-BASED DISTANCE LEARNING RESEARCHES: RESULTS OF A TREND ANALYSIS

ABSTRACT

In this research, the articles concerning interaction in the Internet-based distance learning, which were published in three most outstanding journals in 2003, 2004 and until March of 2005, have been examined and classified. The research provides opportunities for discussing topics, methods and some other variables. It is thought that, the research will be useful for reviewing current researching trends concerning interaction and displaying what kinds of potential researches about this topic can be done, and bringing up the deficiencies of the field.