Conceptual model proposal for integration of consortium e-learning using SOA architecture: A literature-based approach

Abstract

The increasing demand for online learning (e-learning) is critical to supporting modern education, which faces the challenge of providing relevant, flexible, and affordable education. In addition, one of the innovations in organizing learning programs is Collaboration between universities in a consortium that raises the need for support for technology integration. Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) supports interoperability, flexibility, and scalability in integrating this consortium’s e-learning system. However, differences in technology standards, data management, and service sustainability are challenges. Comprehensive research is needed to design an integration model that can be adopted and become a practical guide in creating an integrated, adaptive, and forward-looking learning ecosystem. The research method will use two steps. The first starts with a literature study using scientific articles related to e-learning, SOA, and Collaboration. The second is the model’s design, preceded by identifying the consortium's needs, the leading SOA services, and a simple architecture diagram to visualize integration. The results are in the form of conceptual and exploratory models in the form of new model designs, identification of trends, existing needs and problems, and theoretical contributions that can be used by researchers and practitioners that can be developed into other research.