An approach to the quality and reusability of metadata specifications for e-learning objects

Authors: Plodzien, Jacek; Stemposz, Ewa; Stasiecka, Alina

Source: Online Information Review, Volume 30, Number 3, 2006 , pp. 238-251(14)

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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Abstract:

Purpose ? The purpose of this paper is to discuss research that leads to identifying new metadata for learning objects and extending the SCORM standard. Design/methodology/approach ? The research involves a questionnaire to collect data from users of e-learning resources and a statistical analysis of that data. The discussion employs concepts from such areas as e-learning, didactics, and statistics. Findings ? The main finding is the identification of several learning objects metadata, including those that are not defined in current e-learning standards. Some of the new metadata could be introduced to the existing standard metadata categories; the others could be used to form completely new categories. Research limitations/implications ? The general solution has been developed but more work is still necessary. Practical implications ? The ideas discussed in the paper, especially the identified metadata, could be used to extend the standard metadata (e.g. in the SCORM standard). Originality/value ? The paper presents both a method for identifying learning objects metadata and conclusions that, after further development, could be applied to extend the metadata parts of e-learning standards. Both new categories and modification to some existing ones could offer additional support for users who need to choose a suitable resource.

Keywords: Data analysis; Data handling; E-learning

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/14684520610675771

Publication date: 2006-05-01