A Multi-Agent System to Support ICT based Distance Learning through Modeling of Learner Needs: The Case of Bachelor of Education at the University of Nairobi

Yonah Etene¹, Patrick Owoche², Dr.Robert Oboko3

¹Department of Computer Science, Kibabii University-Kenya

² Department of Information Technology, Kibabii University – Kenya

³Department of Computer Science, University of Nairobi–Kenya

@IOSR Journal of Computer Engineering (IOSR-JCE) e-ISSN: 2278-0661,p-ISSN: 2278-8727, Volume 18, Issue 5, Ver. IV (Sep. – Oct. 2016), PP 26-31 www.iosrjournals.org

Abstract: 

In distant learning environments, most learners need feedback from their lecturers and administration. The feedback supports them to achieve their learning objectives. However, the feedback that the most distant learners receive through the student’s portal system is not adequate. This leads to learners using a lot of the scarce resources travelling to college to seek guidance on academic and administrative issues. This study proposes a multi-agent system that can provide personalized feedback to learners, lectures and administration in an efficient and effective way………..

Keyword: Classifiers, Distant learners, Feedback, Learner needs, Multi-agent system

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