The SCORM bookshelf

The Sharable Content Object Reference Model might be thought of as a collection of related books, like a multi-volume reference work.

Each volume in the set collects together related information and specifications, and taken together, the completed set will address the major issues and needs related to the implementation of web-based learning.

The SCORM reference model is a document that will evolve over time as the state of the art advances. That doesn't mean established portions of the reference model will be always changing. Once a section is stable, it should not change radically and changes will be confined to minor adjustments to keep up with new developments in the field or to stay in sync with the underlying specifications. The SCORM will expand to cover additional areas of concern to e-learning developers, adding new "books" to the reference model as agreement emerges on what additions are most urgently needed.

With version 1.3, the SCORM contains three "books":
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    • The SCORM Overview

    • The SCORM Content Aggregation Model

    • The SCORM Run Time Environment