E-learning environment based on framework composition

E-learning has increased on importance as people realize that the use of technology can improve the learning process. Consequently, new learning environments have been developed. The strategy is to develop systems from a "semi-complete" framework, using a mechanism for components configuration, so that it is possible to make available a set of systems with the smallest number of components to each specific application, and to allow components reuse. We present a general view of the proposed e-learning framework, which is composed of following components: data and metadata management, groupware management, content development management, assessment and evaluation management, interface management, role and security management and rule management. In addition there is a control component mechanism that diminishes the number of interdependencies between the services.