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

fYear

2014

fDate

3-5 April 2014

Firstpage

529

Lastpage

532

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;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), 2014 IEEE

Conference_Location

Istanbul

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/EDUCON.2014.6826143

Filename

6826143