Using IPTV Services in Distance Learning Systems

This paper shows development of Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) services and integration in existing distance learning platform for educational purposes. IPTV offers new approach in teaching and delivering of study materials to students. Students can watch digital course content on various mobile or portable devices like smartphones and tablets over the Internet. The Distance learning platform includes three IPTV services (live video stream, video on demand, Audio Q&A). The result of the Distance learning system and IPTV Distance learning system evaluation found that new IPTV had a higher user satisfaction than old system. Furthermore, an IPTV service creates a good learning experience for the students. This paper provides guidelines how to use IPTV services for education.