Title: Multimedia analysis techniques for e-learning

Authors: Dimitris N. Kanellopoulos

Addresses: Educational Software Development Laboratory, Department of Mathematics, University of Patras, University Campus, GR 26500, Rio, Patras, Greece

Abstract: Multimedia analysis techniques can enable e-learning systems and applications to understand multimedia content automatically. Therefore, such techniques can provide various novel services to both e-learning video providers and learners. This paper aims at providing lecturers and learners with a state-of-the-art overview of multimedia analysis techniques used mainly in internet video for e-learning purposes. Finally, the paper presents some of the open issues for further research in the area of video analysis for e-learning.

Keywords: multimedia analysis; video analysis; learning with videos; internet video; e-learning; online learning; electronic learning; multimedia content.

DOI: 10.1504/IJLT.2012.047987

International Journal of Learning Technology, 2012 Vol.7 No.2, pp.172 - 191

Published online: 04 Sep 2014 *

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