Distance education environments and emerging software systems : new technologies

1. Collaborative learning in dynamic group environments / Kamen Kanev, and Shigeo Kimura -- 2. A systematic framework of virtual laboratories using mobile agent and design pattern technologies / Yi-Hsung Li, Chyi-Ren Dow, Cheng-Min Lin, Sheng-Chang Chen and Fu-Wei Hsu -- 3. A computer-assisted approach for conducting information technology applied instructions / Hui-Chun Chu, Gwo-Jen Hwang, Pei-Jin Tsai, and Tzu-Chi Yang -- 4. A highly scalable, modular architecture for computer aided assessment E-learning systems / Krzysztof Gierlowski and Krzysztof Nowicki -- 5. Recent contributions to a generic architecture design that supports learning objects interoperability / Sotirios Botsios and Dimitrios A. Georgiou -- 6. Statistical inference-based cache management for mobile learning / Qing Li, Jianmin Zhao and Xinzhong Zhu -- 7. A 3D geometry model search engine to support learning / Gary K. L. Tam, Rynson W. H. Lau and Jianmin Zhao -- 8. Supporting interoperability and context-awareness in e-learning through situation-driven learning processes / Stefan Dietze, Alessio Gugliotta and John Domingue -- 9. A new process phase diagnostic technique: visualized interface for diagnosing learning progress / Pi-Shan Hsu and Te-Jeng Chang -- 10. A FCA-based cognitive diagnosis model for CAT / Yang Shuqun and Ding Shuliang -- 11. Adaptivity in ProPer: an adaptive SCORM compliant LMS / Ioannis Kazanidis and Maya Satratzemi --