In this paper, interactive multimedia is used to transform a complex, design-oriented coursework assessment in Computer Science into on-line mode, using interactive multimedia. The media in question has already been used in this course in providing a didactic audio-visual presentation, which replace formal lectures. In this recent experiment, new features in the authoring tool have been exploit...

E-learning provides an unprecedented flexibility and convenience for e-learners by breaking the limitations of space and time. However, the role of emotion is neglected in current e-learning systems. We focus strictly on negative emotions of e-learners, integrating emotion regulation theories with recommender technique, and present the study of learner-oriented negative emotion compensation in ...

Abstract Learning-oriented assessment has been called a practice that can be employed to increase the power of practices in classroom and one said promote efficient student learning. However, it is not always easy employ learning-oriented English classes, because number constraints. This study aimed at investigating constraints which hinder teachers’ use EFL classes. A phenomenological research...

Adaptive assessment provides efficient and personalised routes to establishing the proficiencies of learners. We can envisage a future in which learners are able to maintain and expose their competency profile to multiple services, throughout their life, which will use the competency information in the model to personalise assessment. Current competency standards tend to over simplify the repre...

The Open University's repository of research publications and other research outputs AODM as a framework and model for characterising learner experiences with technology Journal Article How to cite: Mwanza-Simwami, Daisy (2011). AODM as a framework and model for characterising learner experiences with technology. Journal of e-Learning and Knowledge Society, 7(3) pp. 75–85. For guidance on citat...

Electronic learning systems and virtual learning environments for education or training are increasingly gaining attention in educational organizations as well as in industry. An important dimension in the evaluation of a virtual learning environment is the assessment of e-learner satisfaction. Critical elements in the assessment procedure are the learner interface, the course content, the acce...

This paper presents an approach and a system to let tutors monitor several important aspects related to online tests, such as learner behavior and test quality. The approach includes the logging of important data related to learner interaction with the system during the execution of online tests and exploits data visualization to highlight information useful to let tutors review and improve the...

The paper describes the developed adaptive system for knowledge assessment and self-assessment based on usage of concept maps. The concept mapping approach offers a reasonable balance between complexity of knowledge assessment system and necessity to assess higher levels of knowledge according to the Bloom’s taxonomy. The underlying concepts of the developed system which supports a process orie...

objectives: self-assessment, as one type of alternative assessment, with the increased attention to learner-centered curricula, needs analysis, and learner autonomy has gained popularity in recent years. the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of self-assessment on javanroodian foreign language (kordestan) learners’ oral performance ability. methods: the assessment program involved ...

This paper introduces Quality of Experience My Online Teacher (QoE-MOT), a user quality of experience oriented version of the generic authoring tool MOT. QoE-MOT is an authoring tool which enables the creation of performance-aware adaptive courses, by adapting the educational content to the learner network conditions. MOT was developed based on LAOS, a complex five layer authoring model. In sim...