Conclusions
One of the most important attributes in order to store and distribute learning material is a
sound use of standards. However, the work with the SCAM project has shown us that we need
a more flexible metadata model that supports multiple metadata layers for multiple
vocabularies, taxonomies and ontologies. This is absolutely essential in order to promote
efficient reuse and contextualization of learning resources. We must realise that metadata is
not static and that metadata is not necessary provided by once by a single provider. We must
establish the right conditions for creating a dynamic, democratic, metadata ecosystem.14 As
described by [Nilsson, 2001] as:
“ a place where metadata can flourish and cross-fertilize, where it can evolve
and be reused in new and unanticipated contexts, and where everyone is
allowed to participate.”
SCAM is a step in that direction, but more research is needed in this area.