Title :
Metadata for resource discovery in learning repositories road to enhanced access to e-learning content
Author :
Prasad, A.R.D. ; Madalli, Devika P.
Author_Institution :
Documentation Res. & Training Centre, Indian Stat. Inst., Bangalore, India
Abstract :
As the importance of metadata in resource discovery cannot be over-emphasized, the paper tries to analyze the potential of learning metadata in learning management systems. It examines a learning initiative in the Indian Context while highlighting desirable features especially to aide resource discovery. The present work proposes an approach of integrating LOM based learning management system with learning ontologies.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; data models; meta data; ontologies (artificial intelligence); India; e-learning content; learning initiative; learning management systems; learning object metadata; learning ontologies; learning repositories; resource discovery; Content management; Documentation; Education; Electronic learning; Electronic mail; Management training; Ontologies; Packaging; Resource management; Roads; LOM; Learning Metadata; Resource Discovery; e-learning; learning Onto logy;
Conference_Titel :
Technology for Education, 2009. T4E '09. International Workshop on
Conference_Location :
Bangalore
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5506-5
DOI :
10.1109/T4E.2009.5314106
