e-Learning Standards

Distinct sets of standards in the e-learning or online classroom environment enable all components of a learning system to communicate with each other. However, choosing which set of standards that best suits the system's needs, then understanding and following those specifications can be a daunting task. In this book, the developers of the first learning management system to be AICC-certified provide the first road map to this complex topic. They offer a history of the specifications and standards, clarify which specification or standard applies to each e-learning component, and give practical advice on how to build a "future-proof" e-learning environment.

Carol Fallon, Sharon Brown

A GUIDE FOR DECISION MAKERS. The Vital Role of Standards in E-Learning Environments. The Evolution of Standards for E-Learning. Which Standards? Matching Standards to E-Learning Components. Standards for Interoperable Data Tracking. Standards for Self-Describing Learning Objects. Standards for Importing and Exporting Entire CoursesStandards for Tests and Test Questions. A GUIDE FOR DESIGNERS AND DEVELOPERS. Working with Standards: How ro Author Standards-Based Content. Creating Interoperable Learning Objects. A Guide to Creating Meta-Data Files. A Guide to Creating Course Structure Manifests and Interchange Files. A Guide to Creating Standards-Based Test Items. Appendix A - Code Listings. Appendix B - Some Useful Resources. Glossary. Index.