Towards a reference software architecture for improving the accessibility and usability of open course ware

The main goal of OCW is to provide high quality and advance education knowledge worldwide, however OCW's access and use levels are below expectations. This paper presents a research summary of a PhD Thesis for providing a framework that assist engineers in promoting the accessibility and usability in the construction and improvement of Open Course Ware (OCW) sites. The guidance of the framework will provide standard-based solutions and improvements, as well as architectural design guidelines.

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