Application of Data Mining and Process Mining approaches for improving e-Learning Processes

The article describes the basic principles and methods of Data mining and Process mining, their similarities and differences. The authors examine the research in Educational Data Mining field, associated with the use of Data mining techniques in education, give examples of problems to be solved with the use of Data mining and Process mining techniques in the area of traditional and e-learning, describe the possibilities and limitations of different methods. Some examples of special software for Data mining and Process mining are presented. A review of major scientific conferences and journals devoted to the research in Educational Data Mining is made.