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Aras Bozkurt

Aras BozkurtAras Bozkurt is a researcher and faculty member at Anadolu University, Türkiye. Holding MA and PhD degrees in distance education, Dr. Bozkurt focuses on empirical studies in areas such as distance education, online learning, networked learning, and educational technology. He applies critical theories such as connectivism, rhizomatic learning, and heutagogy to his research. Dr. Bozkurt is also interested in emerging research paradigms, including social network analysis, sentiment analysis, and data mining. His work further explores the integration of artificial intelligence technologies into educational processes, particularly in the context of human-machine interaction. His dedication to advancing the field is reflected in his editorial roles as Editor-in-Chief of Open Praxis and the Asian Journal of Distance Education, as well as his positions as an associate editor for prestigious journals such as Higher Education Research and Development, Online Learning, eLearn Magazine, and Computer Applications in Engineering Education.

Publications

Pitfalls of AI Integration in Education: Skill Obsolescence, Misuse, and Bias
Pitfalls of AI Integration in Education: Skill Obsolescence, Misuse, and Bias
Manuel B. Garcia, Joanna Rosak-Szyrocka, Aras Bozkurt. © 2025. 574 pages.
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in education rapidly transforms the teaching and learning process. Recent systematic reviews have shown an increase in research...
Exploring the Potential and Future Directions of Micro-Credentials Through the Scenario Archetypes Method
Exploring the Potential and Future Directions of Micro-Credentials Through the Scenario Archetypes Method
Şeyda Kır, Hakan Yıldırım, Aras Bozkurt. © 2025. 18 pages.
Micro-credentials have emerged as a flexible, skill-based alternative to traditional degrees, meeting the demands of modern education and employment sectors. Using the Four...
Understanding Student Engagement in AI-Powered Online Learning Platforms: A Narrative Review of Key Theories and Models
Understanding Student Engagement in AI-Powered Online Learning Platforms: A Narrative Review of Key Theories and Models
Manuel B. Garcia, Chai Lee Goi, Kate Shively, Damian Maher, Joanna Rosak-Szyrocka, Ari Happonen, Aras Bozkurt, Robertas Damaševičius. © 2025. 30 pages.
Online learning has become fundamental to modern academic and professional development. Amidst its widespread adoption, there is increasing integration of artificial intelligence...
Rethinking Educational Assessment in the Age of Generative AI: Actionable Strategies to Mitigate Academic Dishonesty
Rethinking Educational Assessment in the Age of Generative AI: Actionable Strategies to Mitigate Academic Dishonesty
Manuel B. Garcia, Joanna Rosak-Szyrocka, Ramazan Yılmaz, Ahmed Hosny Saleh Metwally, Dharel P. Acut, Kingsley Ofosu-Ampong, Fatih Erdoğdu, Chorng Yuan Fung, Aras Bozkurt. © 2025. 24 pages.
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into educational contexts, they present new challenges to traditional assessment methods. A particularly pressing...
Transforming Education With Generative AI: Prompt Engineering and Synthetic Content Creation
Transforming Education With Generative AI: Prompt Engineering and Synthetic Content Creation
Ramesh C. Sharma, Aras Bozkurt. © 2024. 550 pages.
The rise of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) signifies a momentous stride in the evolution of Large Language Models (LLMs) within the expansive sphere of Natural Language...
Exploring the Ethical Principles for the Implementation of Artificial Intelligence in Education: Towards a Future Agenda
Exploring the Ethical Principles for the Implementation of Artificial Intelligence in Education: Towards a Future Agenda
Dilek Şenocak, Aras Bozkurt, Serpil Koçdar. © 2024. 14 pages.
The purpose of this study is to examine the international AI guidelines specific to education through a scoping review and a content analysis approach. To achieve this purpose...
Handbook of Research on Emerging Pedagogies for the Future of Education: Trauma-Informed, Care, and Pandemic Pedagogy
Handbook of Research on Emerging Pedagogies for the Future of Education: Trauma-Informed, Care, and Pandemic Pedagogy
Aras Bozkurt. © 2021. 511 pages.
The COVID-19 pandemic caused educational institutions to close for the safety of students and staff and to aid in prevention measures around the world to slow the spread of the...
Learning Communities: Theory and Practice of Leveraging Social Media for Learning
Learning Communities: Theory and Practice of Leveraging Social Media for Learning
Heather Robinson, Whitney Kilgore, Aras Bozkurt. © 2021. 19 pages.
The purpose of this chapter is to present the similarities and differences of three learning communities: communities of practice (CoPs), professional learning communities...
Cultural Diversity and Its Implications in Online Networked Learning Spaces
Cultural Diversity and Its Implications in Online Networked Learning Spaces
Aras Bozkurt, Müjgan Yazıcı, İrem Erdem Aydın. © 2021. 27 pages.
The open nature of online networked spaces enables diverse participation from all around the globe, raising cultural diversity as a paramount issue within the learning...
Blockchain Technology as a Bridging Infrastructure Among Formal, Non-Formal, and Informal Learning Processes
Blockchain Technology as a Bridging Infrastructure Among Formal, Non-Formal, and Informal Learning Processes
Aras Bozkurt, Hasan Ucar. © 2021. 12 pages.
Blockchain is an online decentralized and distributed ledger technology that has the ability to keep and track records in a safe, verifiable, and transparent manner. More...
Learning Communities: Theory and Practice of Leveraging Social Media for Learning
Learning Communities: Theory and Practice of Leveraging Social Media for Learning
Heather Robinson, Whitney Kilgore, Aras Bozkurt. © 2020. 20 pages.
The purpose of this chapter is to present the similarities and differences of three learning communities: communities of practice (CoPs), professional learning communities...
Seamless Learning Design Criteria in the Context of Open and Distance Learning
Seamless Learning Design Criteria in the Context of Open and Distance Learning
Erkan Yetik, Nilgun Ozdamar, Aras Bozkurt. © 2020. 22 pages.
Seamless learning is a form of learning whereby, regardless of location, the learning process, as it relates to learning needs and readiness, can continue through the aid of...
Blockchain Technology as a Bridging Infrastructure Among Formal, Non-Formal, and Informal Learning Processes
Blockchain Technology as a Bridging Infrastructure Among Formal, Non-Formal, and Informal Learning Processes
Aras Bozkurt, Hasan Ucar. © 2020. 15 pages.
Blockchain is an online decentralized and distributed ledger technology that has the ability to keep and track records in a safe, verifiable, and transparent manner. More...
Artificial Intelligence in Education: Current Insights and Future Perspectives
Artificial Intelligence in Education: Current Insights and Future Perspectives
Nil Goksel, Aras Bozkurt. © 2019. 13 pages.
Though only a dream a while ago, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a reality, being now part of our routines and penetrating every aspect of our lives, including education....
From Distance Education to Open and Distance Learning: A Holistic Evaluation of History, Definitions, and Theories
From Distance Education to Open and Distance Learning: A Holistic Evaluation of History, Definitions, and Theories
Aras Bozkurt. © 2019. 22 pages.
As pragmatist, interdisciplinary fields, distance education (DE) and open and distance learning (ODL) transform and adapt themselves according to changing paradigms. In this...
Administrative Leadership in Open and Distance Learning Programs
Administrative Leadership in Open and Distance Learning Programs
Koksal Buyuk, Serpil Kocdar, Aras Bozkurt. © 2018. 378 pages.
The face of education is constantly being transformed due to rapid changes in technology. It is imperative that leadership trends and techniques be evaluated in the educational...
Cultural Diversity and Its Implications in Online Networked Learning Spaces
Cultural Diversity and Its Implications in Online Networked Learning Spaces
Aras Bozkurt, Müjgan Yazıcı, İrem Erdem Aydın. © 2018. 26 pages.
The open nature of online networked spaces enables diverse participation from all around the globe, raising cultural diversity as a paramount issue within the learning...
Augmented Reality With Mobile and Ubiquitous Learning: Immersive, Enriched, Situated, and Seamless Learning Experiences
Augmented Reality With Mobile and Ubiquitous Learning: Immersive, Enriched, Situated, and Seamless Learning Experiences
Aras Bozkurt. © 2018. 15 pages.
Augmented Reality is generally used with mobile and ubiquitous technologies and they become widespread and are being used in education increasingly. Mobile and wearable devices...
Augmented Reality with Mobile and Ubiquitous Learning: Immersive, Enriched, Situated, and Seamless Learning Experiences
Augmented Reality with Mobile and Ubiquitous Learning: Immersive, Enriched, Situated, and Seamless Learning Experiences
Aras Bozkurt. © 2017. 15 pages.
Augmented Reality is generally used with mobile and ubiquitous technologies and they become widespread and are being used in education increasingly. Mobile and wearable devices...