E-Learning Interoperability Standards

Interoperability among eLearning content and system components is a key to the successful implementation of an eLearning environment. There are several eLearning interoperability specifications and standards at various stages of development and adoption that are being promoted by a number of organizations and consortiums. The purpose of this white paper is to provide a basic, non-technical understanding of these evolving eLearning standards, what the standards are intended to achieve, and the key players involved in developing the standards. Sun Microsystems ™ has positioned itself as an ardent supporter of open standards in general and is actively supporting several eLearning standards initiatives. This white paper refers to many concepts explained in more detail in another Sun Microsystems white paper titled “eLearning Application Infrastructure”. We recommend you read that white paper prior to reading this one