Agent Architecture and Infrastructure for Dynamic Collaborative Learning (AICOL)

This paper presents an agent-based system to facilitate online learning activities. The system comprises of learning support agents that collaborate and negotiate with providers of various courses based on learner preferences, applying suitable agent negotiation strategies, adapting learning plans and formalizing e-contracts based on the changing needs of the learner. The agent-based system address various issues in e-learning and provides support for effective use of learning resources, modelling learning objectives and monitoring and evaluating learner progress throughout the lifecycle of learning process.