Development of an Asynchronous Web Based E-Learning System

Nathaniel Olufisayo Oluwaniyi, Babajide Olakunle Afeni, Olusegun Olayinka Lawal

Department of Computer Science, Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU), Ikeji-Arakeji, Nigeria.

DOI: 10.4236/jcc.2015.312008                

Abstract

Advancements in Information Communication Technology (ICT) have led to several opportunities especially the ones provided by the Internet. Several people are now taking advantage of distance learning courses and in the past few years huge research efforts have been dedicated to the development of distance learning systems. So far, many e-learning systems are proposed and used practically. This paper focused on the development of an asynchronous and interactive Web-based e-learning system. Its primary objective is to develop a fast, reliable, effective and efficient web-based e-learning system that will address the problems associated with the traditional learning system. Succinctly, the paper discusses the design of a system that enhances e-learning where course lecturers can set their courses, tests and quizzes at their convenient time and can track the activities and performance of their students and guide them to acquire knowledge without being obliged to be physically present on the institution campus. The system was designed using PHP as the scripting language, Macromedia Dreamweaver for the web page, MySQL as the database and Apache as the web server. The system was implemented using real data and the result was successful. This system is no doubt a solution to the constraints of the classical learning system and can be used successfully in distance learning, training, and various educational institutions.

Keywords

E-Learning, Web-Based, Asynchronous, Information Communication Technology (ICT)

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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