A Learning Resource Metadata Management System Based on LOM Specification

The rapid increase of learning resources makes it difficult for searching, managing and reusing. Using metadata is a efficacious way to solve this problem. With consistent descriptions of the characteristics of learning resources, searching becomes more specific and accurate, managing becomes more simple and uniform, and sharing becomes more efficient and in-depth. Learning Object Metadata Schema developed by IEEE P1484.12 is one of the most promising metadata approaches for describing learning resources, on which we developed a Learning Resource Metadata Management System (LRMMS). The system provides a platform for users to register, browse, search and evaluate learning resources. It is a decentralized framework with several metadata servers to provide services. The system supports distributed queries and evaluation loop of learning resources. Users can search resources from different points of view, especially educational needs. We also made the interface as userfriendly as possible.