Web-Based Intelligent E-Learning Systems: Technologies and Applications

Zongmin Ma (Northeastern University, China)

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DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59140-729-4, ISBN13: 9781591407294, ISBN10: 159140729X, EISBN13: 9781591407317

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Collecting and presenting the latest research and development results from the leading researchers in the field of e-learning systems, Web-Based Intelligent E-Learning Systems: Technologies and Applications provides a single record of current research and practical applications in Web-based intelligent e-learning systems. This book includes major aspects of Web-based e-learning systems standards and certifications, design and development, key techniques, prototypes, products, and applications. Readers interested in the technologies and applications of distance education, online learning, and training will find this book a starting point for the understanding of the notions, techniques, and methods related to the research and developments of Web-based e-learning systems.

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Adaptive Support for Inductive Reasoning Ability (pages 1-23)

Kinshuk (Massey University, New Zealand), Kinshuk (Massey University, New Zealand), Taiyu Lin (Massey University, New Zealand), Paul McNab (Online Learning System Ltd., New Zealand)

Inductive reasoning ability is one of most important mental abilities that give rise to human intelligence and is regarded as the best predictor for academic perform... Sample PDF | More details...

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Automatic Authoring of Adaptive Educational Hypermedia (pages 24-55)

Alexandra I. Cristea (Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands), Craig Stewart (University of Nottingham, UK)

Adaptive Hypermedia (AH) can be considered the solution to the problems arising from the “one-size-fits-all” approach to information delivery prevalent throughout th... Sample PDF | More details...

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Automatic Learning Object Selection and Sequencing in Web0Based Intelligent Learning Systems (pages 56-71)

Pythagoras Karampiperis (Piraeus University and Informatics and Telematics Institute, Centre for Research and Technology Hellas, Greece), Demetrios Sampson (Piraeus University and Informatics and Telematics Institute, Centre for Research and Technology Hellas, Greece)

Automatic courseware authoring is recognized as among the most interesting research questions in intelligent Web-based education. Automatic courseware authoring is t... Sample PDF | More details...

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Building Virtual Learning Communities (pages 72-100)

Naomi Augar (Deakin University, Australia), Ruth Raitman (Deakin University, Australia), Elicia Lanham (Deakin University, Australia), Wanlei Zhou (Deakin University, Australia)

This chapter introduces the concept of virtual learning communities and discusses and further enhances the theory and definitions presented in related literature. A... Sample PDF | More details...

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A Conceptual Architecture for the Development of Interactive Educational Media (pages 101-121)

Claus Pahl (Dublin City University, Ireland)

Learning is more than knowledge acquisition; it often involves the active participation of the learner in a variety of knowledge- and skills-based learning and train... Sample PDF | More details...

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Considering Students' Emotions in Computer-Mediated Learning Environments (pages 122-138)

Patrícia A. Jaques (Universidade Federal do Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil), Rosa M. Viccari (Universidade Federal do Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil)

This text aims to present the current state of the art of the e-learning systems that consider the student’s affect. It presents the perspectives adopted by research... Sample PDF | More details...

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Defining Personalized Learning Views of Relevant Learning Objects in a Collaborative Bookmark Management System (pages 139-155)

Antonella Carbonaro (University of Bologna, Italy)

In this chapter, we introduce how to use a Web-based hybrid recommender system developed with a collaborative bookmark management system approach. The system combine... Sample PDF | More details...

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Hyperbook Features Supporting Active Reading Skills (pages 156-174)

Tom Murray (University of Massachusettes, USA)

MetaLinks is a domain independent authoring tool and web server for adaptive textbooks (“hyperbooks”) that supports active reading. We show how cognitive and educati... Sample PDF | More details...

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Knowledge Representation in Intelligent Educational Systems (pages 175-192)

Ioannis Hatzilygeroudis (University of Patras and Research Academic Computer Technology Institute, Greece)

In this chapter, we deal with knowledge representation in Intelligent Educational Systems (IESs). We make an effort to define requirements for Knowledge Representati... Sample PDF | More details...

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Modeling of Adaptive Tutoring Processes (pages 193-215)

Alke Martens (University of Rostock, Germany)

In this chapter, a formal, adaptive tutoring process model for case-based Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITSs) is described. Combining methods of Artificial Intellige... Sample PDF | More details...

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Ontologies and Contracts in the Automation of Learning Object Management Systems (pages 216-234)

Salvador Sanchez-Alonso (University of Alcala, Spain), Miguel-Ángel Sicilia (University of Alcala, Spain), Elena Garcia-Barriocanal (University of Alcala, Spain)

Current standardized e-learning systems are centred on the concept of learning object. Unfortunately, specifications and standards in the field do not provide detail... Sample PDF | More details...

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The Role of Metadata in E-Learning Systems (pages 235-253)

Juha Puustjarvi (Lappeenranta University of Technology, Finland)

The fast development of technologies requires specialised and complex skills that need to be renewed frequently. Thus the role of continuing education and lifelong l... Sample PDF | More details...

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AWLA: A Writing e-Learning Appliance (pages 254-270)

Manuel O. Cantero (Universidad de Castilla La Mancha, Spain), Pedro P. Sanchez-Villalon (Paseo de la Universidad, Spain)

As e-learning gets more widespread, its definition is becoming more distinctive, implying the use of the Web for learning. The Web’s original functionality was to pr... Sample PDF | More details...

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Effects of Teaching Science through Immersive Virtual Environments (pages 271-290)

Lisa M. Daniels (North Dakota State University, USA), Jeff Terpstra (North Dakota State University, USA), Kimberly Addicott (North Dakota State University, USA), Brian M. Slator (North Dakota State University, USA), Donald P Schwert (North Dakota State University, USA), Bernhardt Saini-Eidukat (North Dakota State University, USA), Phillip McClean (North Dakota State University, USA), Alan R. White (Nor)

The North Dakota State University (NDSU) World Wide Web Instructional Committee (WWWIC) is an inter-disciplinary research team, which has, since the 1990s, developed... Sample PDF | More details...

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An Integrated Platform for Educational Virtual Environments (pages 291-320)

Christos Bouras (University of Patras and Research Academic Computer Technology Institute, Greece), Eleftheria Giannaka (University of Patras and Research Academic Computer Technology Institute, Greece), Maria Nani (Research Academic Computer Technology Institute, Greece), Alexandros Panagopoulos (University of Patras and Research)

In this chapter, we present the design and implementation of an integrated platform for Educational Virtual Environments. This platform aims to support an educationa... Sample PDF | More details...

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Intelligent and Adaptive Web-Based Instruction (pages 321-347)

Beverly Woolf (University of Massachusettes, USA), Mia Stern (IBM Rational Software, USA)

This chapter describes Web-based instructional tutors that support active and engaging learning. Towards that end, a theoretical foundation for designing such tutors... Sample PDF | More details...

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A Special Purpose E-Learning Environment: Background, Design and Evaluation (pages 348-375)

Maria Kordaki (University of Patras, Greece)

This study presents the concept of Special Purpose E-Learning Environments (SPELEs). The main aim of these environments is to meet the learners’ individual learning... Sample PDF | More details...

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Reviews and Testimonials

I found that there was much in this book that was of interest to me - and which, I believe would valuable to many others who are broadly interested in the general area of electronic learning.

– Philip Barker, University of Teesside, United Kingdom

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Author(s)/Editor(s) Biography

Zongmin Ma (Z. M. Ma) received the Ph. D. degree from the City University of Hong Kong in 2001 and is currently a Full Professor in College of Information Science and Engineering at Northeastern University, China. His current research interests include intelligent database systems, knowledge representation and reasoning, the Semantic Web and XML, knowledge-bases systems, and semantic image retrieval. He has published over 80 papers in international journals, conferences, and books in these areas since 1999. He also authored and edited several scholarly books published by Springer-Verlag and IGI Global, respectively. He has served as member of the international program committees for several international conferences and also spent some time as a reviewer of several journals. Dr. Ma is a senior member of the IEEE.

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