Learning in Moodle using Competence-Based Knowledge Space Theory and IMS QTI

The Modular Object Oriented Developmental Learning Environment (Moodle) LMS is currently a powerful tool in the educational process, as it supports web-based courses and quizzes, along with providing tools for communication and collaboration. Moodle can be considered as the best platform to support adaptive learning. Using a quiz component is critical to providing an adequate level of adaptation in e-assessment. This paper proposes an implementation of Competence-Based Knowledge Space Theory (CbKST) within Moodle which delivers assessments using an IMS QTI-compliant application. This implementation enhances adaptability, interoperability, portability, and reusability of e-assessments. The paper explores CbKST, a framework for domain and learner knowledge representation which constitutes the basis for meaningful learning paths adapted to the learners´ knowledge state. We introduce IMS QTI and its application for managing, verifying, and delivering e-assessments. The proposed system architecture is presented, and key benefits of the implementation are identified and suggestions for future work are provided.