Abstract:
It is a most challenging task for the e-learning applications when searching and
delivering appropriate learning objects to the learners. The use of general purpose web
search engines for retrieving learning materials is insufficient for learners. The
proposed mechanism with unstructured data integration into the LMSs would be
supported to effective search and learning analytics in Sri Lankan Higher Education
Institutes, where handling big data in most of the universities. The proposed mechanism
analyzes the learner preferred subject areas and attributes specified in his/her academic
profile. Then it suggests available and matching learning objects to the users in their
profile page as extra resources. It would be an extraordinary opportunity for the LMS
users to get a handle on an extended subject knowledge and exposure at once.
Designing an able platform with necessary technological capabilities to provide this
kind of learning analytical opportunities is challenging.
