Title :
Approaches for competencies assessment in open source e-learning environments
Author :
Tuparov, Georgi ; Kostadinova, Hristina ; Tuparova, Daniela ; Raykova, Mariana
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Inf., South West Univ. “Neofit Rilski”, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Abstract :
Assessment of competencies is a key feature in education. It sets challenges to both providers and developers of e-learning services. In this study we perform a comparative analysis of the functionality of open source e-learning environments (OSELE) with regards to assessment of competencies. We discuss the possibilities of extending the functionalities of open source e-learning environments so that sustainable enlargement of the OSELEs can be provided. We outline in brief, too the model of assessing competencies through collaborative learning activities (wiki, blogs etc.) in Moodle - one of the most popular OSELE.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; groupware; public domain software; Moodle; OSELE; collaborative learning activities; competency assessment approach; e-learning service developers; e-learning service providers; open source e-learning environments; Blogs; Electronic learning; Electronic publishing; Information services; Internet; Portfolios; Software; Competency assessment; Moodle; collaborative learning activities; open source e-learning environment (OSELE); sustainable software development;
Conference_Titel :
Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), 2014 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Istanbul
DOI :
10.1109/EDUCON.2014.6826143
