E-content Criteria and Standards from E-learning Perspective

World’s educational institutions employ guidelines and criteria to ensure quality of delivered digital contents and e-learning programs. The e-learning industry also chooses criteria for the delivery of e-learning products, but their emphasis is on the usability and compatibility with various software. Though there are some similarities between these views, there are also basic differences between the views. On the other hand, all the institutions, companies, and policy makers involved in e-learning products and deliveries need to have a good understanding of these concepts. Then, they can choose proper criteria and standards in line with their objectives. In this paper, first, short descriptions of the concepts, criteria, and guidelines are expressed. Then basic guidelines and instructions to determine and choose the specifications of digital contents are presented.