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An Overview of Learning Object Repositories

An Overview of Learning Object Repositories

Agiris Tzikopoulos, Nikos Manouselis, Riina Vuorikari
Copyright: © 2009 |Pages: 10
ISBN13: 9781605660981|ISBN10: 1605660981|ISBN13 Softcover: 9781616926045|EISBN13: 9781605660998
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-098-1.ch003
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Tzikopoulos, Agiris, et al. "An Overview of Learning Object Repositories." Selected Readings on Database Technologies and Applications, edited by Terry Halpin, IGI Global, 2009, pp. 85-94. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-098-1.ch003

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Tzikopoulos, A., Manouselis, N., & Vuorikari, R. (2009). An Overview of Learning Object Repositories. In T. Halpin (Ed.), Selected Readings on Database Technologies and Applications (pp. 85-94). IGI Global Scientific Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-098-1.ch003

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Tzikopoulos, Agiris, Nikos Manouselis, and Riina Vuorikari. "An Overview of Learning Object Repositories." In Selected Readings on Database Technologies and Applications, edited by Terry Halpin, 85-94. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2009. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-098-1.ch003

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Abstract

Learning objects are systematically organised and classified in online databases, which are termed learning object repositories (LORs). Currently, a rich variety of LORs is operating online, offering access to wide collections of learning objects. These LORs cover various educational levels and topics, and are developed by using a variety of different technologies. They store learning objects and/or their associated metadata descriptions, as well as offer a range of services that may vary from advanced search and retrieval of learning objects to intellectual property rights (IPR) management. Until now, there has not been a comprehensive study of existing LORs that will give an outline of their overall characteristics. For this purpose, this chapter presents the initial results from a survey of 59 well-known repositories with learning resources. The most important characteristics of surveyed LORs are examined and useful conclusions about their current status of development are made. A discussion of future trends in the LORs field is also carried out.

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