A Performance Evaluation of a Multi-Agent Mobile Learning System

Authors

  • Collins N Udanor University of Nigeria Nsukka
  • Ogbonna U. Oparaku Dept. of Electronic Engineering, University of Nigeria Nsukka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v10i2.4873

Keywords:

M-learning, JADE, multi-agents, IMLS, network monitoring, response time

Abstract


Mobile devices have emerged as our daily companion whose applicability evolves as the day unfolds. One of such applications is in the area of learning, called mobile learning (M-learning). However, as with all new technologies, M-learning is faced with the issues of standard, content packing, and deployment. And like other distributed applications on ubiquitous networks, M-learning is challenged with performance issues. This work shows the implementation and evaluation of a model for intelligent mobile learning system (IMLS) using a multi-agent system (MAS), such as the Java Agent Development Environment (JADE) framework. Two M-learning applications (agent-based and non-agent) were developed, deployed and tested. The agent-based application is deployed using an HTTP-based Message Transfer Protocol (MTP). The results suggest that agents can increase the performance of an M-learning application up to eight times.

Author Biographies

Collins N Udanor, University of Nigeria Nsukka

Department of Computer Science Rank: Lecturer I

Ogbonna U. Oparaku, Dept. of Electronic Engineering, University of Nigeria Nsukka

Professor in Dept. of Electronic Engineering, University of Nigeria Nsukka

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Published

2016-04-28

How to Cite

Udanor, C. N., & Oparaku, O. U. (2016). A Performance Evaluation of a Multi-Agent Mobile Learning System. International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies (iJIM), 10(2), pp. 10–18. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v10i2.4873

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 2 (2016)

Section

Papers

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