D6.2.2

=Institutional reviews monitor the use of standards for the physical e-learning infrastructure. =

Evidence
Heddergott (2006) describe the purpose and process by which international standards are created. It is important for digital products to be interoperable and standardized in order that consumers are able to evaluate the functionality and applicability of e-learning resources. Standards serve several purposes. They unify relevant terms, define procedures and ideal production processes, assist with quality assurance, describe quality criteria, provide instruments and methods for reusability, and promote transparency to the market. Heddergott notes, however, that standards still require quality e-learning content in order to deliver a quality learning product.