The Open Learning Object model to promote Open Educational Resources
Published | May 2008 |
Journal | Journal of Interactive Media in Education Volume JIME Special Issue: Researching open content in education, Pages 1-11 |
ABSTRACT
In this paper we present the results of research work, that forms part of the activities of the EU-funded project SLOOP: Sharing Learning Objects in an Open Perspective, aimed at encouraging the definition, development and management of Open Educational Resources based on the Learning Object paradigm (Wiley, 2000). We present a model of Open Learning Object (OpenLO) for a greater awareness in the use of LOs by teachers, giving them a more active role in the evolution of educational resources; the OpenLO model extends the concept of reusability, providing pedagogical sustainability. Moreover, we compare FreeLOms, a Learning Object Management System that implements the proposed OpenLO model, to traditional tools for handling LOs.Keywords | community of practice · learning object management system · learning objects · web 2.0 · LMS |
Language | eng |
ISSN | 1365-893X |
Rights | by/3.0 |
URL | http://jime.open.ac.uk/jime/article/view/2008-9 |
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