Development of a Framework for Quality Instructional Design Ontologies

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This paper proposes a framework for evaluating of quality, and guidance in an Instructional Design (ID) ontology development. A systematic search of the e-learning ontologies literature revealed key characteristics and issues relating to the intended purposes of ID ontologies. A synthesis of it contributed to identifying the four crucial elements of Reusability, Personalisation, Quality Assurance and Applicability which was identified as relevant to the modelling, validation and execution processes of the ontology development. The use of this framework would first, inform the development of a quality ID ontology that would meet the needs of both learners and ID authors and second, serve as a guide in evaluating different ID ontologies.