Artificial Intelligence and Tutoring Systems

Artificial Intelligence and Tutoring Systems, the first comprehensive reference text in this dynamic area, surveys research since the early 1970s and assesses the state of the art. Adopting the perspective of the communication of knowledge, the author addresses practical issues involved in designing instructional systems as well as theoretical questions raised by investigating computational methods of knowledge communication.

Weaving together the goals, contributions, and fascinating challenges of intelligent tutoring system development, this timely book is useful as a text in courses on intelligent tutoring systems or computer-aided instruction, an introduction for newcomers to the field, or as a reference for researchers and practitioners.