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A Semantic Framework for Cloud Learning Environments

A Semantic Framework for Cloud Learning Environments
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Author(s): Alexander Mikroyannidis (Knowledge Media Institute, The Open University, UK)
Copyright: 2012
Pages: 15
Source title: Cloud Computing for Teaching and Learning: Strategies for Design and Implementation
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Lee Chao (University of Houston-Victoria, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-0957-0.ch002

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Abstract

Cloud Learning Environments (CLEs) are gradually gaining ground over traditional Learning Management Systems (LMS) by facilitating the lone or collaborative study of user-chosen blends of content and courses from heterogeneous sources, including Open Educational Resources (OER). This chapter describes the use of ontologies for modelling various aspects of the learning process within such an environment. In particular, the author considers a semantic knowledge base as the core of the learning environment, facilitating learners in finding educational services on the cloud. He describes how different stakeholder clusters are involved in the creation and maintenance of this knowledge base, through collaborative ontology management techniques. Finally, the chapter defines the mechanisms for the evolution of this knowledge base and the constant updating of the associated cloud learning services.

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