Özet:
In web based instruction, students’ interests and needs vary greatly when
compared with the traditional learning approaches. Therefore, trying to find
solutions to the students’ problems that are similar to the traditional learning
approaches would yield poor results. Apart from that researches are needed to
examine the various aspects of this new way of learning. In the light of this
perspective, the current study investigates the factors that affect learners’
academic achievement and attitudes in web based education. 127 students
enrolled in the e-MBA Masters Degree of Bilgi University constituted the study
group of the research. A survey method was used for the study and the data were
collected by a Demographic Information Questionnaire and Web Based Education
Attitudes Scale. Initially, Demographic Information Questionnaire and Web Based
Education Attitudes Scale were administered to the e-MBA students. Then, the eMBA Degree average course grades (GPA) were obtained from the department to
determine academic achievement of the students. At the end of the study, it was
revealed that web based education have positive effects on the improvement of
academic achievement. The effect of web based education on attitude toward
learning suggested that web use had positive effects mainly on motivation for
learning and interested in the lessons.
