A SCORM Thin Client Architecture for E-Learning Systems Based on Web Services

In this paper we propose an architecture of e-learning systems characterized by the use of Web Services and a suitable Middleware component. These technical infrastructures allow us to extend the system with new services as well as to integrate and reuse heterogeneous software e-learning components. Moreover, they let us better support the “anytime and anywhere” learning paradigm. �s a matter of fact, the proposal provides an implementation of the Run-Time Environment suggested in the Sharable Content Object Reference Model �SCORM�� to trace learning processes, which is also suitable for mobile learning.