The Open Learning Object model to promote Open Educational Resources
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https://doi.org/10.5334/2008-9Keywords:
open educational resources, Open Learning objects, communities of practice, learning object management systems, web 2.0, innovation,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.
Editors: Patrick McAndrew (Open University, UK).
Reviewers: Anonymous Review (Anonymous) and Patrick McAndrew (Open University, UK).
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