: This paper presents the modular training system MTS, the PLATINUM1 -Net, a worldwide network for innovative learning and advanced training, and distributed collaborative training on demand as well as cross-media delivery of course material as demanding application scenarios. The MTS system anticipates tomorrow's learning scenarios by providing flexible, on-demand, user-adaptive, co-operative, telematics-based, distance learning services. MTS allows efficient and effective co-authoring of courseware and flexible, personalized, cost-effective learning for users. Based on a flexible modular courseware concept, the MTS fosters the collaboration of multiple authoring teams in the development of global courseware domains.
Christoph Hornung, L. Miguel Encarnaç&atild