Education of today is faced by challenges and innovations. The key area where innovations are pronounced is Instructional Methodology. It becomes necessary for the teachers and educators to incorporate new trends and methodologies in instructional methodology. One such aspect that came into existence is Intelligent Tutorial System (ITS). The introduction of Artificial Intelligence techniques and Expert Systems technology to CAI systems gave rise to Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS). ITS can model the learner’s understanding of a topic and adapt the instruction accordingly. An ITS is a learning system that is capable to analyze learners knowledge from their performances on exercises or tests so that the system can provide appropriate learning contents to individual learner. The present book provides an in-depth understanding about Artificial Intelligence (AI), Expert Systems, Intelligent Tutoring System (ITS), Learning Theories supporting to ITS, Architecture of different types of Intelligent Tutorial System, Development of ITS, Collaborative Inquiry Tutors, ITS based Mobile Learning and Online Learning and several other issues concerning ITS. It discusses the pedagogical aspects in detail and focuses on the role of educators and teachers in developing the ITS-based learning environment for the learners.
Dr. Noushad Husain is presently working as an Associate Professor in Maulana Azad National Urdu University, College of Teacher Education (CTE), Bhopal. He has over 13 years teaching and research experience in various educational institutions. He has published many research papers and articles in various reputed journals in the field of education. His main research interests are Web and Internet Technologies, Social Aspects of e-Communication, Online Collaborative Learning, Instructional Material Development, Intelligent Tutoring System (ITS), the intersection of Theory, Pedagogy and Digital Tools in Teaching and Learning Environment, ICT in Teachers’ Professional Development and Research Methodology. He has participated and presented many papers at several national and international seminars and conferences. He also attended several workshops related to various aspects of education. He is actively engaged in research, training, consultancy and social service programs. He handled subjects like Computer Education, Methodology of Teaching Computer Science, Methodology of Teaching Mathematics, Research Methodology and Educational Technology.