Information Technology Journal 1812-5638 1812-5646 Asian Network for Scientific Information 10.3923/itj.2013.2306.2314 Velusamy Balasubramanian Anouneia S. Margret Abraham George 12 2013 12 12 This study aims to provide a mathematical modelling for an adaptive e-Learning environment using SARSA algorithm, by relating it to the concept of Reinforcement Learning. An adaptive e-learning system based on learning styles is very much alike an intelligent agent. The system needs to assess the various interactions from the user and provide them with the best possible content, so as to enhance the learning experience of the user. Successive interactions with the system by the same user should result in he/she being provided with the best content in the same manner as the previous time, if not for a better option. This is possible as the system will have learned from its previous interaction.

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