ADLNet sets the standards for the SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model.)

A network of scholars who have a common interest in studying, teaching, and doing research in the field of distance education.

Topics include: intellectual property, copyright, and fair use information, reports and papers, and collaboratories.

ARIADNE projects focus on the development of tools and methodologies for producing, managing and reusing computer-based pedagogical elements and telematics supported training curricula.

The impact and use of technology on learning outcomes for accounting students is not well understood. This study investigates the impact of design features of Blackboard used as a web-based learning environment (WBLE) in teaching undergraduate accounting students.

This paper presents the preliminary findings from an evaluation conducted on the implementation of Internet assisted teaching of fluid mechanical engineering laboratory sessions on a university degree program. It compares the particular merits of laboratory sessions in which students receive instruction from Internet based presentations compared with those who received instruction from 'traditional' tutor led sessions, through a process of questionnaire based surveys and direct observations.

Gives an overview of the state of art in the distance learning domain and its recent evolution.

Summaries of and links to reports covering topics related to distance learning, mainly as it applies to high schools and colleges.

Provides news and views into the process and practice of e-learning. From knowledge management to learning design and from usability to strategy, it caters to those responsible for making it work in their organizations.

Research paper containing the definition of distance education, and who needs it.