Knowledge acquisition and learning process description in context of e-learning

Abstract

Abstract. This paper investigates the problem of design of e-learning and MOOC systems. It describes instructional design-based approaches to e-learning systems design: IMS Learning Design, MISA and TELOS. To solve this problem we present Knowledge Field of Educational Environment with Competence boundary conditions -instructional engineering method for self-learning systems design. It is based on the simplified TELOS approach and enables a user to create their individual learning path by choosing prerequisite and target competencies. The paper provides the ontology model for the described instructional engineering method, real life use cases and the classification of the presented model. Ontology model consists of 13 classes and 15 properties. Some of them are inherited from Knowledge Field of Educational Environment and some are new and describe competence boundary conditions and knowledge validation objects. Ontology model uses logical constraints and is described using OWL 2 standard. To give TELOS users better understanding of our approach we list mapping between TELOS and KFEEC.

A knowledge representation model for massive open online course platforms

“…This section contains a brief description of the technologies and methods used in KFEEC and its associated knowledge model. A full and more detailed description can be found in our previous work [7]…”

“…This model is specified as an ontology that consists of defined and anonymous classes, object properties, data properties, and individuals. It uses logical constraints to describe the anonymous classes and to validate the consistency of the ontology [7].…”

“…This allows student users to personalize their learning experience by devising an individual learning path. This path goes through all of the learning objects that connect the selected input and output competencies [7].…”

“…These parts of the ontology, as well as the personalization mechanism, are mapped to the appropriate elements of the TELOS model. The KFEEC ontology is a task ontology, since it describes e-learning tasks for course management and learning, describes learning domains, and provides mechanisms for assessment [7]. The ontology class hierarchy is shown in Fig.…”

“…The Knowledge Field of Educational Environment with Competence Boundary Conditions (KFEEEC) is our generic instructional engineering method for the design of self-paced elearning systems. It is based on the TELOS [7] approach.…”