A process model for supporting the management of distance learning courses through an agile approach

Abstract

Agile principles can be used appropriately in management of general projects, outside the object of study of computer science and allow a quick adaptation to new realities. In this work we propose a management process model of distance learning courses within the context of the Open University of Brazil (Universidade Aberta do Brasil - UAB) in order to manage the flow of activities in the construction of a distance learning course. This research work is based on principles of agile management, model driven engineering and management models for supporting distance learning courses. We provide a domain-specific language based on agile method adapted to UAB context. We propose a prototype of our approach based on models. © 2013 Springer Science+Business Media.